CentralPlanner vs Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CentralPlanner
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CentralPlanner ist das einfache Reservierungssystem für Gastronomie-Betriebe, Restaurants und Freizeitanlagen. Nehmen Sie per Online-Formular oder telefonisch Reservierungen für Räume oder Tische innerhalb Ihrer Öffnungszeiten entgegen und verwalten Sie diese nicht nur am Computer oder Tablet, sondern auch auf Ihrem iPhone. Um die CentralPlanner App nutzen zu können, benötigen Sie einen CentralPlanner-Account. Diesen können Sie einfach & schnell auf unserer Homepage eröffnen.
Scanner
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With the ticket i/O Scanner, you have everything you need for smooth admission management. During development, we paid particular attention to intuitive operation: scan and check the validity of your guests' tickets quickly and easily with your smartphone camera. Say goodbye to long queues and complicated lists! Important note: This app was developed exclusively for event organizers. Ticket buyers cannot use the app. It's that easy: 1. Log in with your access data. 2. Upload your ticket types to the app. 3. Start scanning right away! The most important features at a glance: - Multi-client support: Switch effortlessly between different accounts. - Secure terminal mode: Protect the app from unauthorized navigation. With PIN lock, it is ideal for use by external staff at entry stations. - Convenient check-in: Check in participants manually or use one-tap check-in to conveniently register entire groups with just one tap. - Scan online & offline: Scan tickets at any time—whether you have a network connection or not. - Everything at a glance: Keep an eye on the sync status of the event in the synchronization screen. - Live statistics function for a complete overview. - Smart search: Search for guests in a flash by name, barcode, email, or participant. - Share configuration: Easily share your settings with your team across platforms. - Guest list management: Create and send guest list tickets directly via the app. We are constantly improving our app and releasing regular updates. Please keep your app up to date so that your admission runs smoothly at all times. Do you have any questions or feedback? We look forward to hearing from you! Just send us an email at: business-support@ticket.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanner at every 3 weeks against CentralPlanner's every 4 months. CentralPlanner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CentralPlanner ships an update every 4 months, Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CentralPlanner | Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 42he GmbH | Ticket iO GmbH |
In-app purchases
CentralPlanner
No in-app purchases
Scanner
No in-app purchases









