Whenn vs Fane scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whenn
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Note and share the companies you use with your next of kin. Order the paper pack and download the app. Use the start button to quickly enter the companies you use for your home and the banks, insurers and pension providers you use. No passwords, logins or account numbers. Once you've completed your Lists, share with next of kin. Edit and update as you switch providers or move home.
Fane scan
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This app is designed for event organizers. It will not work if you have not been registered as a event organizer by Fane. Ticket scanning Simple hold the ticket in front of the smartphone's camera. Fane Scan will pick out the barcode, scan the ticket. It will quickly provide a clear result, through a mix of sound, vibrations and a clear on-screen message. Order information All orders and tickets related to an event are accessible. Including the ability to scan tickets manually. Up to date stats Stats related to the event are kept up to date providing a clear overview of the current situation. Scan to login Users without a Fane account can still login through the app's scan to log in feature. The app will provide a login QR code, which can be scanned on the login screen. This does restrict the user to the selected event. To find out more about Fane Scan and how Fane can help you with your event. Visit https://www.fane.co.uk
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Verdict
Whenn and Fane scan are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Whenn ships an update every 8 days, Fane scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whenn | Fane scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whenn Limited | Gigantic Tickets Limited |
In-app purchases
Whenn
No in-app purchases
Fane scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Whenn free?
Is Fane scan free?
Do Whenn or Fane scan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Whenn or Fane scan?
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