Comparison

Lead Scanning vs PyCon US

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

Head to head
About

Lead Scanning

This app allows event exhibitors and sponsors using the pretix ticketing system to scan attendee badges. Access attendee contact information and record notes from conversations. Download collected data for marketing purposes.

Highlights
  • Scan attendee badges
  • View attendee contact information
  • Record conversation notes
  • Download contact data
  • Event integration with pretix ticketing
Features
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This app can be used by exhibitors and sponsors at trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and other events, if these events use the pretix ticketing system. If you have an access code for this app, you can log in and start scanning badges of other attendees. You will see their contact information and can take a note on the conversation you had with them. You can later download all contact info and your notes from a event's ticketing website to use for your marketing efforts.

About

PyCon US

Access the PyCon US schedule and exhibitor lead retrieval services. Scan leads offline and in real-time to enhance your conference experience.

Highlights
  • Conference schedule access
  • Exhibitor lead retrieval
  • Offline lead scanning
  • Real-time lead retrieval
  • Pocket-sized reference
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While attending PyCon US, you may find yourself needing quick reference to the schedule. This can provide that! In your pocket at any time. Are you an exhibitor in our Expo Hall? This is your gateway to lead retrieval services with quick scans and offline capable scanning.

Screenshots

Lead Scanning4 screens
PyCon US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PyCon US at 100% against Lead Scanning's 0%. PyCon US also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Lead Scanning's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Lead Scanning ships an update every 5 months, PyCon US every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lead Scanning versus PyCon US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLead ScanningPyCon US
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpretix GmbHPython Software Foundation

Customer experience

Lead Scanning

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PyCon US

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lead Scanning

No in-app purchases

None

PyCon US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lead Scanning free?
Lead Scanning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PyCon US free?
PyCon US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lead Scanning or PyCon US have ads?
Neither Lead Scanning nor PyCon US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lead Scanning or PyCon US?
Lead Scanning ships an update every 5 months, and PyCon US every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lead Scanning was updated on November 3, 2026 and PyCon US on November 3, 2026.

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