Abacus Access vs Passlet Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Abacus Access
This app provides secure access to Abacus ERP and portal solutions. It enhances safety with two-factor authentication and offers convenient confirmation via push notifications.
- Secure login to Abacus ERP
- Portal solution access
- Two-factor authentication
- Push notification confirmations
- Simple and secure onboarding
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Among other things Abacus Access can be used for logging into the Abacus ERP as well as the portal solutions. The strengths of Abacus' own MFA-App: - Own solution and therefore full integration into the Abacus world - Increased safety through use of a 2-factor - The 2-factor is also used when using an external login - Simple and secure onboarding - Comfortable use of the app by means of push notifications - Transactions within Abacus can be confirmed to the app (future release)
Passlet Scanner
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Passlet Scanner is the companion app for the Passlet platform (https://passlet.io). Use it to scan, validate, and redeem any Passlet digital wallet pass — tickets, memberships, loyalty cards, coupons, access passes, and more — right from your phone. This app works only with Passlet. It scans passes issued through the Passlet platform — it is not a general-purpose QR or barcode reader, and it requires a Passlet account. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan any Passlet pass — point the camera at a wallet pass and validate it in a tap. • Instant result — every scan shows a clear outcome: valid, already used, or not found. • Check in and redeem — a check-in is recorded on every scan, and a single-use pass shows as already used the next time it's scanned. • Live totals — watch redeemed, open, and total passes update in real time as your team scans. • Organized by project — switch between the different sets of passes you issue and scan against the right one. • No camera? No problem — look up a pass by ID and record it manually. • Built for real conditions — flashlight for low light, the screen stays awake while you scan, and haptic feedback confirms each result. • Scan history — review every scan, filter by date, and reverse a scan if you make a mistake. NO PASSWORDS There's no username or password. Authorize a device once with a one-time setup code from your Passlet admin console — an admin can revoke it anytime. HOW IT WORKS 1. Generate a one-time setup code in your Passlet admin console. 2. Enter the code (or scan the setup QR) to enroll the device. 3. Open the Scan tab and start scanning passes. Passlet keeps sensitive holder data in your source system — the scanner shows your team only what they need to validate a pass. Learn more at https://passlet.io.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Passlet Scanner at every 5 days against Abacus Access's every 4 months. Abacus Access's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Abacus Access ships an update every 4 months, Passlet Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Abacus Access | Passlet Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABACUS Research | Avictis AG |
In-app purchases
Abacus Access
No in-app purchases
Passlet Scanner
No in-app purchases




