Comparison

Techtextil Navigator vs FastScan

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

Head to head
About

Techtextil Navigator

This app provides comprehensive information for trade fair attendees, including exhibitor details, interactive maps, event schedules, and networking opportunities. It helps users plan their visit, discover products, and manage contacts efficiently.

Highlights
  • Exhibitor and product search
  • Networking with participants
  • Interactive hall plans
  • Event schedules
  • News and social media updates
  • Watch list for exhibitors and events
  • QR code scanner for contacts
Features
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The Techtextil app provides you with all the relevant information you need before, during and after your visit to the trade fair. Features at a glance: β€’ Exhibitors & products : Find companies, products, contact persons and exhibitor appointments quickly and easily. β€’ Networking: Network with other trade fair participants and make new business contacts directly in the app. β€’ fair ground: Interactive hall plans with stand details – for quick orientation on the exhibition grounds. β€’ Events: All events at a glance. Make a note of relevant dates and plan your visit to the trade fair efficiently. β€’ News: Latest press releases and social media updates about Techtextil. β€’ Watch list: Save exhibitors and events and synchronise your selection with your watch list from the customer centre (trade fair login required). β€’ Scanner: Scan QR codes from exhibitors or visitor tickets and save contacts directly. In the app menu, you will also find settings, information on opening hours, directions, parking, services, data protection and terms of use. Please note: Not all functions are available at all times and may vary depending on the event phase. The Techtextil app is available free of charge in the AppStore. Feedback: apps@messefrankfurt.com

About

FastScan

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Mit guestID FascScan erledigen Sie schnell und einfach ihre elektronische Zutrittskontrolle vor Ort. Scannen Sie Print@Home Tickets oder direkt vom Mobiltelefon ihrer GΓ€ste.

Screenshots

Techtextil Navigator4 screens
FastScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FastScan at none against Techtextil Navigator's shown. FastScan also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Techtextil Navigator ships an update every 5 months, FastScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Techtextil Navigator versus FastScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechtextil NavigatorFastScan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews28.6% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size83 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMesse Frankfurt GmbHguestID GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Techtextil Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

FastScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Techtextil Navigator free?
Techtextil Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FastScan free?
FastScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Techtextil Navigator or FastScan have ads?
Techtextil Navigator shows ads; FastScan does not.
Which is updated more often, Techtextil Navigator or FastScan?
Techtextil Navigator ships an update every 5 months, and FastScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Techtextil Navigator was updated on September 25, 2026 and FastScan on September 18, 2026.

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