Pass Scanner vs Blena
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
Blena
This app allows developers to test Bluetooth features directly from their web browser. It simplifies the use of the Web Bluetooth API, making it a valuable tool for tech professionals.
- Web Bluetooth API testing
- Browser integration
- Developer tool
- Streamlined development process
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Blena is a powerful app specifically designed for developers who want to test Bluetooth-related features directly from their browsers. With its unique focus on streamlining the development process, Blena transforms how developers work with the Web Bluetooth API, making it an essential tool for any tech professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blena at 100% against Pass Scanner's 27%. Blena also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Pass Scanner's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Pass Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blena's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pass Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Blena every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pass Scanner | Blena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kudit LLC | Oneworld Equipment Corp |
Customer experience
Pass Scanner
Blena
In-app purchases
Pass Scanner
No in-app purchases
Blena
No in-app purchases
