FlashPass vs Scan Boarding Pass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashPass
Streamline U.S. and Mexico border flight manifest submissions. This app simplifies the eAPIS process, allowing pilots to quickly and accurately submit required passenger and crew information directly to customs and border protection. Features include data reuse, input validation, and document tracking for efficient compliance.
- Scan passport data for quick entry
- Mexico APIS submissions
- Submit manifests in under 30 seconds
- Reuse previous data for faster creation
- Input validation to prevent errors
- Track document expiration dates
- Web and iOS app synchronization
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FlashPass – eAPIS & Border Crossing Made Simple FlashPass is the complete solution for private pilots, aircraft owners, operators, and crews who need to comply with U.S. CBP eAPIS and/or Mexico INAMI APIS requirements for cross-border flights. Whether you're flying between the United States, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, or anywhere else in the world, FlashPass helps you comply with U.S. CBP eAPIS and Mexico INAMI APIS passenger manifest requirements while spending less time dealing with paperwork. Built by pilots for pilots, FlashPass replaces cumbersome government web portals with a fast, intuitive, and modern experience available on iPhone, iPad, and the web. WHY FLASHPASS? Flying internationally should be about the journey—not bureaucracy. FlashPass helps you prepare, validate, and submit manifests quickly and accurately, reducing errors and eliminating repetitive data entry. With intelligent automation, cloud synchronization, and powerful validation tools, FlashPass turns a complex process into a simple workflow. KEY FEATURES • Submit U.S. CBP eAPIS manifests directly from your iPhone, iPad, or web browser. • Submit Mexico INAMI APIS manifests independently or in one go. • Create and submit manifests in seconds. • Clone existing manifests or create return legs with a single tap. • Reuse passenger, crew, aircraft, and trip information to save time. • Worldwide airport database. • Automatic flight duration and arrival time calculations. • Automatic timezone and border crossing calculations. • Scan passports using your device camera or import passport photos from your photo library. • Automatically extract passport information to reduce typing and avoid mistakes. • Advanced validation engine helps identify missing or invalid information before submission. • Receive alerts for expired or missing documents. • Track passports, pilot licenses, aircraft decals, and other compliance-related documents. • Dynamic forms display only the information required for each role. • Share passenger and crew information with other FlashPass users. • Synchronize data between the iOS app and web app. • Optimized for both cellular and Wi-Fi connections, including remote locations with limited coverage. • Full-featured native iOS application for both iPhone and iPad. • View manifest status at a glance. • Preview, print, or share manifests when needed. • Set defaults and commonly used values to speed up future submissions. BUILT ON EXPERIENCE FlashPass 2026 has been built from the ground up using state of the art technology and more than 20 years of experience helping pilots navigate international border requirements. Our mission is simple: make customs and border-crossing compliance as effortless as possible. OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SUPPORT What truly sets FlashPass apart is our commitment to customer service. Our team includes experienced pilots and border-compliance specialists who are ready to help when you need it. Whether you're filing your first manifest or managing complex international operations, we're here to assist. Need help? Contact us anytime! We'll help you every step of the way until you're flying with confidence.
Scan Boarding Pass
Easily add any boarding pass to your digital wallet. This app verifies printed barcode readability for airport scanners, ensuring accurate information and preventing costly reprints. Enjoy hassle-free travel with quick scanning and data import/export.
- Add any boarding pass to Wallet
- Verify printed barcode readability
- Quick response scanning
- Export and import pass info
- View scanned passes
- BCBP flight code scanner
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Boarding Pass Scanner — Scan, Save & Track The smartest way to manage your boarding passes. Scan, save, and add them to Apple Wallet in seconds - all in one beautifully designed app. Scan Any Boarding Pass Point your camera at any printed or digital boarding pass and the app instantly reads it. You can also import from a photo in your library, paste from your clipboard, or load from a file. Supports PDF417, QR, Aztec, DataMatrix and all standard BCBP formats used by over 200 airlines worldwide. Keep All Your Passes in One Place Every scanned pass is saved automatically, neatly organised into upcoming and past flights. Search by name, route, flight number or airline in seconds. Never dig through emails or screenshots again. Add to Apple Wallet Generate a proper boarding pass card and add it directly to Apple Wallet. Customise the colours, labels, and layout to make it yours. Live Flight Tracking Enable flight tracking on any upcoming pass and get a Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — gate, seat and status always visible without unlocking your phone. Import from Anywhere Detect boarding passes from photos, screenshots or clipboard. Import and export your full pass history as CSV for easy backup. Pro Version Upgrade once to remove ads, unlock full pass customisation, change Apple Wallet colours and access all features - forever. Supported Airlines Include: Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Emirates, United, Delta, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and hundreds more. Download free and start scanning today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FlashPass at none against Scan Boarding Pass's shown. FlashPass also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (203 vs 59). Scan Boarding Pass's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. FlashPass sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Scan Boarding Pass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FlashPass against 4.8 for Scan Boarding Pass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 203 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of FlashPass's written reviews are positive against 95% of Scan Boarding Pass's.
FlashPass ships an update weekly, Scan Boarding Pass every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashPass | Scan Boarding Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (203 ratings) — better | 4.8 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 99.4% of reviews — better | 95.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 203 — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Movic LLC | Shaffex Limited |
Customer experience
FlashPass
Scan Boarding Pass
User reviews
FlashPass
From 203 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time filing eAPIS
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Streamlines border crossing process
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with login/account access
- 🐛 Occasional issues with manifest submission
Scan Boarding Pass
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Lightning-fast scanning and information retrieval
- 👍 Very user-friendly and intuitive interface
- 📱 Seamless Apple Wallet integration
- ✅ Accurate barcode scanning and data extraction
- 🎯 Solves real travel problems and reduces anxiety
Room to improve
- 🐛 Spelling error in wallet pass display (FLIGNT instead of FLIGHT)
- ❌ Cannot differentiate between multiple similar passes
- 📸 Limited scanning flexibility
Bugs and requests
FlashPass
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Occasional issues with manifest submission
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Expanded airport/customs information
- Ability to store more detailed passenger information
Scan Boarding Pass
Reported bugs
3 issues- Typo in wallet pass - 'FLIGNT' instead of 'FLIGHT NO'
- Cannot scan duplicate passes - incorrectly reports 'pass already scanned' for different passes
- App may not work for some users (reported as potential scam, but likely user error)
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to scan from saved pictures instead of requiring fresh photos
- Support for multiple security/fast track passes with differentiation
In-app purchases
FlashPass
- Single Submission$19.99
- Five Pack$79.99
Scan Boarding Pass
- Pro Version$2.99
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