Pass Scanner vs JSDE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pass Scanner
This utility app allows businesses to scan and display barcode data for passes. It can pass barcode contents to URLs, trigger dynamic passes, and test iBeacon triggers. The app also keeps a history of past scans for easy recall.
- Display barcode data in large text
- Pass barcode contents to URL
- Trigger dynamic passes from PassSource.com
- Set up iBeacon for testing
- History of past scans
- Build custom scanning solutions
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Pass Scanner is a utility for scanning passes. This is a great addition for any small business. Create a complete end-to-end Passbook solution! Features: Display barcode data in large text for a clerk or ticket agent. Pass the contents of a barcode to any URL and display the results. Use to trigger PassSource triggers with dynamic passes from PassSource.com. Set up an iBeacon to test beacon triggers and use to trigger nearby passes. Shows history of past scans for quick recall. Build a complete custom scanning solution for your clients. For questions, email support@kudit.com
JSDE
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JDSE provides an easy way to set up and enrol devices for your end users. It also provides a streamlined way for your users to check their device health, view important information about their device and contact support. Important: JSDE requires that your device is managed by your organization’s IT department using Jamf Pro and Jamf Service Provider Plan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pass Scanner at 7.1 against JSDE's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pass Scanner ships an update every 3 months, JSDE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pass Scanner | JSDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kudit LLC | JAMF Software |
In-app purchases
Pass Scanner
No in-app purchases
JSDE
No in-app purchases
