Comparison

MoonPhaser vs Scanner by JoinPass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MoonPhaser

Features
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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

About

Scanner by JoinPass

Features
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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.

Screenshots

MoonPhaser2 screens
Scanner by JoinPass3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MoonPhaser versus Scanner by JoinPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonPhaserScanner by JoinPass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharlie KingslandJoinPass

In-app purchases

None

MoonPhaser

No in-app purchases

None

Scanner by JoinPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MoonPhaser free?
MoonPhaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner by JoinPass free?
Scanner by JoinPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MoonPhaser or Scanner by JoinPass have ads?
Neither MoonPhaser nor Scanner by JoinPass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoonPhaser or Scanner by JoinPass?
MoonPhaser ships an update every 3 months, and Scanner by JoinPass every 6 weeks. Most recently, MoonPhaser was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scanner by JoinPass on October 4, 2026.

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