Comparison

FlashPass vs Scan Boarding Pass

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FlashPass4 screens
Scan Boarding Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FlashPass versus Scan Boarding Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashPassScan Boarding Pass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (203 ratings) — better4.8 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews99.4% of reviews — better95.4% of reviews
Number of ratings203 — better59
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMovic LLCShaffex Limited

Customer experience

FlashPass

All ratings203 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.6%

Scan Boarding Pass

All ratings59 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.7%

User reviews

FlashPass

From 203 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

2 purchases

FlashPass

One-time2
  • Single Submission$19.99
  • Five Pack$79.99
1 purchases

Scan Boarding Pass

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99

Questions

Is FlashPass free?
FlashPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Boarding Pass free?
Scan Boarding Pass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashPass or Scan Boarding Pass?
FlashPass is rated higher. FlashPass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Scan Boarding Pass averages 4.8 from 59 ratings.
Do FlashPass or Scan Boarding Pass have ads?
Scan Boarding Pass shows ads; FlashPass does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashPass or Scan Boarding Pass?
FlashPass ships an update weekly, and Scan Boarding Pass every 9 months. Most recently, FlashPass was updated on September 22, 2026 and Scan Boarding Pass on September 19, 2026.

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