CodeREADr vs MKT Event
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeREADr
This app provides enterprise-grade barcode scanning and data capture for businesses. It allows for the collection, validation, and tracking of data through various input methods, including forms, photos, and signatures, integrating with paid web services for comprehensive management.
- Fast barcode scanning with device camera
- Data capture with form fields and signatures
- Real-time recording and validation
- Offline scanning with auto-sync
- Support for multiple barcode types
- Customizable scanning modes and rules
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CodeREADr is an enterprise-grade barcode scanner and data capture app used by businesses and integrated by developers for capturing, validating and tracking data (AIDC). Use the app in conjunction with our paid web services to scan barcodes, read NFC, and capture text (OCR). You can collect data with form fields, secondary scans, multiple choice answers, drop-down menus, photos, GPS locations, and signatures. You can record and validate the data embedded in each scanned barcode and know who scanned (app usernames), what they scanned (i.e. barcodes, RFID/NFC, OCR), when they scanned (timestamps), where they scanned (GPS), how they scanned (capture type), and why they scanned (your configured workflow). To try the app, simply register within the app or at CodeREADr.com to use our Free Plan (limited to 50 scans per month). Ideal for ticket validation, access control, inventory, asset tracking, logistics, attendance, security patrols, lead retrieval, coupon/voucher/loyalty programs, retail price audits, scan-to-order services, and more. The app uses the devices built-in camera but you can optionally use rugged, dedicated scanning devices and accessories with standard keyboard emulation. Features: * Fast, accurate scanning of print and mobile barcodes using the device's own camera. * Secure, real-time recording and validation of every scan. * Manage users, databases, services, and more with the integrated SaaS web service. * Scan offline for recording and validation with Auto-Sync in the background. * Simply hover the camera over the target barcode to read it. * Scan up to 50 commercial, industrial and medical barcode types. * SD PRO Scan Modes: Batch (captures up to 100 barcodes in a single camera view), Framing (select decoding window), Targeting (targets one code among many), Selecting (preview multiple codes and select), and Triggering (simulates pressing a button or trigger to scan a specific barcode). * SD PRO Rule-Based Scanning: Create rules to scan only the barcode(s) you want to capture in the camera view. * Auto-Next-Scan for continuous, repetitive scanning (no need to press any buttons). * Kiosk Mode for unattended applications and to hide in-app settings. * Developer API, Postback URL and Direct Scan to URL for using your own servers. * Scan Mask technology (Pattern Matching) if no database is available. * Import databases. Export barcodes. * Custom question-answer scripts for form data. * Conditional and custom validations of scanned and collected data. * White Label version available to rebrand the app. * Single Sign-On (SSO) SAML 2.0 supported. Questions? Feedback? Email: info@codereadr.com
MKT Event
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Obtain full control and visibility into your event attendance in real time! The MKT Event App provides a way to organize and track all attendees at your events as they register with a real-time dashboard displaying registration status. Streamline the check-in process With an easy to use scanning feature event check-in becomes a breeze as your attendees speed though check-in with a quick and seamless experience. Tracking attendees in real time is a crucial aspect of managing the flow of your event. The app has QR reading ability enabling you to scan guests into your events quickly. The MKT Event App allows you to scan or check-in guests on multiple devices simultaneously and track on a dashboard panel. Your attendees can show a QR code for ultra fast check-in, or you can search the attendee list in the app by first or last name to quickly locate the information and check-in the guest—a hands-free, worry-free experience for your guests. Full visibility into your Event Attendance Leverage the dashboard panel on the MKT Event App to understand the status of your event check-in process. Real time visibility during the check-in process is prominently displayed on the easy to read dashboard featuring the key stats that are important to your event management team. Quickly see how many guests have been checked in, how many guests you are still anticipating, and if there are extra tickets available. Accurately manage ticketing and registration Provide the ultimate guest experience by leveraging the unique guest data at your fingertips in the MKT Event App. Each QR code for the MKT Event app is unique to your specific guest and it can store as much or as little information you would like to track for your event. Upon scanning the QR code or checking in the guests through a name lookup, their unique information is presented in the application providing your event management team an opportunity to customize the guest experience and make any necessary changes to the information at the moment. Additional Feature: Print from the mobile app! The App can be connected to any printer and has the ability to print out tickets or vouchers as needed. There are endless opportunities available here as you can keep your guests engaged throughout the event with printed items, such as a raffle ticket, seating assignment details, or use the printing option as a confirmation of their attendance and remind them to follow you on social media. Simplify and streamline your event check-in experience today with MKT Event App!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CodeREADr at 13.0 against MKT Event's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
CodeREADr ships an update every 2 months, MKT Event every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeREADr | MKT Event |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CodeREADr Inc | Dienteazul |
In-app purchases
CodeREADr
No in-app purchases
MKT Event
No in-app purchases
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