CodeREADr vs iTICKETS Scanner
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
iTICKETS Scanner
This app allows event organizers to quickly scan tickets using a mobile device's camera or NFC reader. It provides live attendance tracking, offline scanning capabilities, and easy event setup for efficient entry management.
- Live attendance tracking
- Scan QR or NFC tickets
- Offline scanning mode
- One-touch check-in/out
- Quick order review
- Easy event setup
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Start scanning in seconds with the iTickets Scanner app. Simply install the app on a mobile device with a camera and/or NFC reader, scan the event setup code, and instantly begin scanning tickets. KEY FEATURES Live Attendance Tracking: Monitor real-time scans across multiple devices at different entry points. The app can scan people in and out of events seamlessly. One-Touch Check-In or Out: If a customer loses their tickets, simply search for them in the app and swipe to check them in. Scan QR or NFC: Whether issuing barcodes, mobile tickets, or NFC-tagged items, the app can scan them all! Offline Recovery: In case of poor WiFi or data connection, the app will continue scanning tickets in Offline Mode, ensuring smooth traffic flow. Once the connection is reestablished, tickets will synchronize with the server and other scanning devices. Quick Order Review: Search for any ticket by name, order number, barcode ID, or status, and access full details with a single tap in the Box Office. Easy Setup: Simply scan the event QR code to get the scanning device ready. No need to manually enter login information on each device! Live Totals Per Device: View the number of tickets scanned per device in real-time. If an entrance is experiencing high traffic, you can deploy more devices to speed up the process. For more information, visit the Box Office Scanning page on any of your events selling with iTickets. What is iTickets? iTickets is an event ticketing and marketing service, a trusted source for events. As one of the industry’s first event websites in the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, we are a trusted brand among event professionals and ticket purchasers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iTICKETS Scanner at monthly against CodeREADr's every 3 months. iTICKETS Scanner also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 70%). CodeREADr's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CodeREADr against 4.5 for iTICKETS Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 80% of iTICKETS Scanner's.
CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, iTICKETS Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeREADr | iTICKETS Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) | 4.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CodeREADr Inc | Christian Happenings Acquisition LTD |
Customer experience
CodeREADr
iTICKETS Scanner
In-app purchases
CodeREADr
No in-app purchases
iTICKETS Scanner
No in-app purchases
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