Comparison

CheetahScan vs iScanBrowser

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

Head to head
About

CheetahScan

This utility app enables efficient event ticket scanning using a device camera or specialized scanner. It verifies electronic QR codes purchased online, automatically tracking ticket redemption at entry points. Compatible with iPhone and iPod devices.

Highlights
  • Scan event tickets via QR code
  • Verify ticket validity
  • Track ticket redemption
  • Use device camera or Linea-Pro scanner
  • Works with Digital Cheetah Solution
Features
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CheetahScan works with your Digital Cheetah Solution and the device camera or Linea-Pro iPhone/iPod scanner to provide event ticket scanning. Attendees purchase their tickets online which emails them an electronic QR code. This QR code is then scanned via CheetahScan at the door to ensure the ticket is valid and to automatically track redemption. CheetahScan works with the LineaPro scanners or the camera on your iPhone/iPod.

About

iScanBrowser

This browser streamlines data entry into web apps and pages by automatically posting scanned barcodes and NFC data directly into fields. It eliminates manual tapping and reduces errors, supporting a wide range of scanning devices and legacy hardware.

Highlights
  • WebForm Rules (WFR) technology
  • Automatic data posting to web fields
  • Supports Barcode & NFC readers
  • Kiosk mode for full-screen display
  • Legacy RS-232 hardware support
  • Read/write NDEF data
  • HID card compatibility
Features
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iScanBrowser is the world's only customizable web browser to utilize WebForm Rules (WFR) technology to make scanning with Barcode & NFC Readers into Web Apps and Web Pages easy. Eliminate tap-to-focus user errors. With devices that connect to iOS in Keyboard mode, you must tap into a field and then scan. Manually tapping into each input field slows the user down and increases the likelihood of errors. iScanBrowser eliminates user errors with WFR technology. iScanBrowser is your Solution. By using WebForm Rules (WFR) technology, iScanBrowser allows the user to post data into virtually any field on any web page, including your custom made web application, no tapping required*! Simply set up the rules to target the desired target location for data, connect the scanning device, and capture– swipe the card, scan the barcode or RFID tag - the data is instantly posted to the designated field, every time. iScanBrowser also supports BlueSnap M6A wireless RS-232 dongles to enable legacy RS-232 hardware such as NFC/RFID & barcode readers, scales, calipers & sensors to work with your custom web app. iScanBrowser also features a full-screen Kiosk mode to maximize visibility, and has the ability to keep users on task by hiding browser controls, preventing unwanted URL entries. Read & write NDEF data using idChamp RS4. Open browser page to any URL stored on the RFID-NFC tag in NDEF format. Read HID Corporate 1000 cards, Elite, iClass Seos, Prox, ioProx, Indalia, Casi-Rusco, AWID, EM4x00, NTAG, MIFARE Ultralight, and many more. Use NFC & BLE credentials using idChamp RS4. Measure distance with Leica Disto E7100i, E7500i, etc. and post Keyboard simulation post measurements to all apps that accept keystrokes. Use measurement rounding feature for simplified use e.g. round to nearest fraction of foot, meter, inch. iScanBrowser supports more brands of barcode and RFID readers than any product of its kind, including Scanfob® brand UHF, NFC, Barcode, idChamp® NF4x, RS3x, and many others, as well as numerous Bluetooth Smart (aka BLE), and MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth devices including Socket CHS family, Allflex RS420, Koamtac KDC Family, TSL UHF family, Tertium Blueberry family, CAEN qID family. Use RFID Web Wedge feature to capture UHF-RFID batch tags and post them to webpages instantly Ask about support for PosiTector 6000 surface coating measurement probe option. Other iScanBrowser Features: • Scans both Active & Passive RFID tags • Web Wedge feature posts batch RFID tags to webpages • Filter or ignore duplicate scans/reads • Inline audio/video files on web pages when server supports them • Allows printing of your browser pages using AirPrint. • Web-Form-Rules Wizard for easy setup to post scans to any field on any webpage • Use iScanBrowser on MacOS with Apple CPUs like M1, M2, etc. *Specialized settings may be required, and a may have a setup fee.

Screenshots

CheetahScan4 screens
iScanBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheetahScan at none against iScanBrowser's 14. CheetahScan also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). iScanBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. iScanBrowser sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. CheetahScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheetahScan ships an update every 11 months, iScanBrowser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
CheetahScan versus iScanBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheetahScaniScanBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDigital Cheetah Solutions, Inc.Serialio Ltd.

Customer experience

CheetahScan

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

iScanBrowser

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

CheetahScan

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

iScanBrowser

One-time14
  • Remove popup on new data for DISTO$19.99
  • Built-in NFC reading$19.99
  • NumberPad Limits$19.99
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  • Perform user JScript on scan$19.99
  • Floating Command Trigger$19.99
  • PIN for Settings view$19.99
  • Print Options Header/Footer$19.99
  • Main Functions$29.99
  • Batch scans upload$29.99
  • Enhanced Account Manager$29.99
  • runAppOnMacOS$49.99
  • Blank Screen on Motion Feature$49.99
  • S3 Scale Head$59.99
  • Built-in NFC writing$199.00

Questions

Is CheetahScan free?
CheetahScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iScanBrowser free?
iScanBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheetahScan or iScanBrowser have ads?
Neither CheetahScan nor iScanBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheetahScan or iScanBrowser?
CheetahScan ships an update every 11 months, and iScanBrowser every 2 months. Most recently, CheetahScan was updated on September 18, 2026 and iScanBrowser on September 17, 2026.

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