Comparison

SwipeTrack Browser vs Arival Event

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

Head to head
About

SwipeTrack Browser

This business-grade browser integrates commercial hardware like barcode scanners and card readers directly into custom web applications. It acts as a secure wrapper, transforming your web app into a native-feeling iOS experience by converting raw hardware data into usable formats.

Highlights
  • Barcode and card swipe integration
  • Secure web application wrapper
  • Hardware data conversion
  • miFare RFID support
  • AES and DUKPT encrypted magnetic head support
  • JavaScript callback customization
  • Signature capture
Features
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SwipeTrack Browser is the only fully-featured application built specifically for integration of commercial grade hardware into custom web applications. Built as a business-grade replacement for the default iOS browser, SwipeTrack Browser allows you to scan barcodes and swipe cards directly into any website. The application works as a secure and stable “wrapper” for your web application, making your custom business application feel like a native iOS application. SwipeTrack Browser works by converting the “raw” barcode images and magnetic card data into easily readable data and then passing that data to your web application. The browser is built with businesses in mind. Used worldwide by distribution centers, museum collections, in-house ticketing applications, car rental agencies, large political campaigns, and non-profits (to name a few), the browser is packed with features that allow you to leverage the full power of hardware integration. Adding support to your web application is easy and if you ever run into any trouble, our helpful support team is standing by to assist with any issues you may have. Download SwipeTrack Browser today and you'll see why SwipeTrack is the #1 name in commercial integration applications. **Hardware Supported** • IPC Linea Pro 4, 5, & 6 • IPC Infinea Tab 2, 4, & M • IPC Infinea X • IPC DPP Series Bluetooth Printers • Cognex MX1000 (NEW!) • Socket Mobile 7 & 8 Series • Honeywell Captuvo SL22 & SL42 • StarMicronics SM-220i, SM-T300i, & SM-T400i Bluetooth Printers • StarMicronics TSP Series Bluetooth & LAN Printers • StarMicronics DK-AirCash • BlueBamboo P25i & P25i-M • AirPrint Compatible Printers ...................................................... NEW FEATURES IN 6.0.0 Rebuilt from the ground up to support iOS 9+ Now uses WKWebView for improved stability and support Includes latest device SDKs for improved stability and support Newly Supported Hardware (Cognex MX1000) ...................................................... **Features** •Easy and well documented API for integration into any Web-Application or Website •Direct Mode allows you to use your scanner on ANY web page •miFare RFID support on RFID-capable devices •Delimiter support allows you to add separators after every scan when using direct mode •Full built-in browser with HTTPS and Secure Auth support and separate settings to hide the Address Bar and the Navigation Bar •AES and DUKPT Encrypted Magnetic Head Support •Every aspect of the app is customizable via Javascript callbacks •OTA Firmware Updates •Built-in Signature Capture •Airprint Support •Embedded Error, Success, and Notification sounds for no-load notifications •Custom browser User Agent •Ability to fire scan laser through your web application •Unique device ID passed with every Javascript call •Multi-scan enabled - Leave your laser without pressing the button, allowing you to easily scan hundreds of barcodes •Ability to modify all settings, including the home page, address bar and navigation bar, through web-applications •Ability to choose how long credentials are stored in a keychain and reset the application on sleep •Ability to launch app via link from outside the application •Support for 2D/QR barcode scanning through the built-in camera (iPhone 4/3GS, iPod Touch 4, and iPad 2/New iPad only) •Automatically detects credit card swipes and separates the data fields (Linea Pro & Infinea Tab only) •Setting to enable the sled battery to charge your device (Linea Pro & Infinea Tab only) •Setting to enable 2Amp charging on supported chargers •Automatic 2D Scanner Power Management allows you to keep the scanner engine on so there is no delay between scans •Ability to disable device sleep while app is open ......................................................
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About

Arival Event

This event app provides access to conference schedules, speaker information, and networking opportunities for Arival.travel events. Attendees can engage with content and connect with others in a digital space.

Highlights
  • Event schedules
  • Speaker information
  • Networking features
  • Online event access
  • Conference engagement
Features
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Event app for Arival.travel conferences and online events

Screenshots

SwipeTrack Browser4 screens
Arival Event3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SwipeTrack Browser at 5.0 against Arival Event's 3.8. SwipeTrack Browser also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Arival Event's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwipeTrack Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arival Event has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SwipeTrack Browser's written reviews are positive against 60% of Arival Event's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwipeTrack Browser ships an update every 3 months, Arival Event fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SwipeTrack Browser versus Arival Event: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipeTrack BrowserArival Event
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB167 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSwipeTrack SolutionsSWAPCARD CORPORATION

Customer experience

SwipeTrack Browser

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arival Event

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

SwipeTrack Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Arival Event

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwipeTrack Browser free?
SwipeTrack Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arival Event free?
Arival Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwipeTrack Browser or Arival Event?
SwipeTrack Browser is rated higher. SwipeTrack Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Arival Event averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do SwipeTrack Browser or Arival Event have ads?
Neither SwipeTrack Browser nor Arival Event shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwipeTrack Browser or Arival Event?
SwipeTrack Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Arival Event fortnightly. Most recently, SwipeTrack Browser was updated on June 5, 2026 and Arival Event on September 24, 2026.

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