MoonPhaser vs Scanner by JoinPass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MoonPhaser
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MoonPhaser is a simple way to tell what moon phase it is. You can even have it on your Home Screen! Features to come: - Calendar feature
Scanner by JoinPass
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Scanner app makes it easy for your team to recognise, reward, and track loyal customers in real time. This will connect to our loyalty system and instantly turn Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes into check‑ins, points, and visit history, without clunky spreadsheets or manual tracking. Use the app at reception, checkout, or your front desk to scan a customer’s pass, see their details at a glance, and perform key actions in one tap. Whether you run a salon, gym, café, or multi‑location brand, it gives your staff the tools they need to deliver a smoother loyalty experience. Key features: Instant scanning of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet loyalty passes Quick actions after each scan: add points, redeem rewards, mark visits, and more Live member view with status, visit history, and important notes Scan history to keep a clear record across staff and locations Hardware‑ready settings for tablets, kiosks, and compatible barcode scanners Note: This app requires an active account with a compatible loyalty platform and does not provide loyalty features on its own.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanner by JoinPass at every 6 weeks against MoonPhaser's every 3 months. 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.
MoonPhaser ships an update every 3 months, Scanner by JoinPass every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MoonPhaser | Scanner by JoinPass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charlie Kingsland | JoinPass |
In-app purchases
MoonPhaser
No in-app purchases
Scanner by JoinPass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MoonPhaser free?
Is Scanner by JoinPass free?
Do MoonPhaser or Scanner by JoinPass have ads?
Which is updated more often, MoonPhaser or Scanner by JoinPass?
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