Comparison

BIEL Light + Building vs Sourcery Badge Scanner

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

Head to head
About

BIEL Light + Building

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The Navigator-App is the official guide for visitors of Messe Frankfurt Argentina’s BIEL Light + Building Buenos Aires. It contains all the official information of the organizer, even without an internet connection you will find information in the exhibitor search, events and fairground. The app offers the following features (Please note that some features might be deactivated temporarily): Exhibitors: search for companies and products, filter and sort functions available, also find contact persons ad exhibitor events. Add Photos and Notes to an exhibitor and share them. Fairground: floor plan with booth details. The map provides useful information regarding: location of participating companies, accesses, trade fair’s highlighted spaces, information booths and gastronomy. Events: everything that’s happening during the show like special exhibits, conventions etc. Add them to your personal calendar or add them to your personal watchlist. Add Photos and Notes to an event and share them. News: with press releases and social-media-channels Favorites: your favorite companies and events at a glance, synchronize your favorite exhibitors from our online customer center (requires Messe-Login) Online registrations: this feature allows you to register to the event through the app. You can also invite your friends to register online My Downloads: all downloads from the exhibitor search and from “Nearby” in one place The app menu allows you to customise your settings regarding the app tracking, find opening times and further information on travelling to Messe Frankfurt, as well as privacy policy and terms of use. The Navigator App is available for Apple-Products (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) at the App Store. Please send your feedback to apps@messefrankfurt.com

About

Sourcery Badge Scanner

Features
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Badge Scanner by Sourcery is the easiest way to capture attendee details at events, expos, or conferences and send them curated collections directly to their inbox. With a quick QR code scan, the app extracts the attendee’s name and email address, allowing you to share product collections with just one tap. Even without the internet, the app securely stores the data and sends the email once you’re back online.

Screenshots

BIEL Light + Building4 screens
Sourcery Badge Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sourcery Badge Scanner at none against BIEL Light + Building's shown. Sourcery Badge Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

BIEL Light + Building ships an update every 15 months, Sourcery Badge Scanner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BIEL Light + Building versus Sourcery Badge Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIEL Light + BuildingSourcery Badge Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMesse FrankfurtRichard Boken

In-app purchases

None

BIEL Light + Building

No in-app purchases

None

Sourcery Badge Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIEL Light + Building free?
BIEL Light + Building is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sourcery Badge Scanner free?
Sourcery Badge Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BIEL Light + Building or Sourcery Badge Scanner have ads?
BIEL Light + Building shows ads; Sourcery Badge Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, BIEL Light + Building or Sourcery Badge Scanner?
BIEL Light + Building ships an update every 15 months, and Sourcery Badge Scanner every 9 days. Most recently, BIEL Light + Building was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sourcery Badge Scanner on October 17, 2026.

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