Comparison

iTICKETS Scanner vs SmartArx

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

Head to head
About

iTICKETS Scanner

This app allows event organizers to quickly scan tickets using a mobile device's camera or NFC reader. It provides live attendance tracking, offline scanning capabilities, and easy event setup for efficient entry management.

Highlights
  • Live attendance tracking
  • Scan QR or NFC tickets
  • Offline scanning mode
  • One-touch check-in/out
  • Quick order review
  • Easy event setup
Features
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Start scanning in seconds with the iTickets Scanner app. Simply install the app on a mobile device with a camera and/or NFC reader, scan the event setup code, and instantly begin scanning tickets. KEY FEATURES Live Attendance Tracking: Monitor real-time scans across multiple devices at different entry points. The app can scan people in and out of events seamlessly. One-Touch Check-In or Out: If a customer loses their tickets, simply search for them in the app and swipe to check them in. Scan QR or NFC: Whether issuing barcodes, mobile tickets, or NFC-tagged items, the app can scan them all! Offline Recovery: In case of poor WiFi or data connection, the app will continue scanning tickets in Offline Mode, ensuring smooth traffic flow. Once the connection is reestablished, tickets will synchronize with the server and other scanning devices. Quick Order Review: Search for any ticket by name, order number, barcode ID, or status, and access full details with a single tap in the Box Office. Easy Setup: Simply scan the event QR code to get the scanning device ready. No need to manually enter login information on each device! Live Totals Per Device: View the number of tickets scanned per device in real-time. If an entrance is experiencing high traffic, you can deploy more devices to speed up the process. For more information, visit the Box Office Scanning page on any of your events selling with iTickets. What is iTickets? iTickets is an event ticketing and marketing service, a trusted source for events. As one of the industry’s first event websites in the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, we are a trusted brand among event professionals and ticket purchasers.

About

SmartArx

Features
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SmartArx puts complete control of your ArxTech security system in your pocket. Monitor and manage your alarm panel in real time, wherever you are. SmartArx connects directly to your panel so you always know the status of your home or business — and can respond instantly if something needs your attention. KEY FEATURES Live Panel Status See your panel's connection status and activity at a glance, with real-time updates the moment something changes. Arm & Disarm Remotely Switch between Away, Stay, Chime, and Off modes for any partition, right from your phone. Zone Bypass Temporarily bypass individual zones — kitchen, bedrooms, garage, beams, and more — when needed, without disabling your whole system. Event Log Review a complete, timestamped history of alarm events, so you always know what happened and when. Panic Button Trigger an emergency alert instantly in urgent situations. Smart Controls Manage connected outputs like gates, garage doors, lights, and pool pumps directly from the app. Multi-User Support Register and manage multiple panels under one account, with secure login and panel registration. Push Notifications Get instantly notified of important events — sensor alerts, panel health, and more — even when the app is closed. SmartArx is built for homeowners and businesses who want peace of mind and full visibility into their security system, without needing to be on-site.

Screenshots

iTICKETS Scanner4 screens
SmartArx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iTICKETS Scanner at 15.5 against SmartArx's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTICKETS Scanner ships an update monthly, SmartArx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iTICKETS Scanner versus SmartArx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTICKETS ScannerSmartArx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiTicketsWynand vd Westhuizen

In-app purchases

None

iTICKETS Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

SmartArx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTICKETS Scanner free?
iTICKETS Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartArx free?
SmartArx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTICKETS Scanner or SmartArx have ads?
Neither iTICKETS Scanner nor SmartArx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTICKETS Scanner or SmartArx?
iTICKETS Scanner ships an update monthly, and SmartArx every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTICKETS Scanner was updated on November 1, 2026 and SmartArx on November 10, 2026.

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