Comparison

Pass Scanner vs TagPass

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

TagPass

Digitally store and access all your scannable passes, including loyalty cards, membership cards, and tickets. Easily scan them using your device's camera and present them fullscreen for quick access.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Save and organize passes
  • Fullscreen pass display
  • Edit pass details
  • Wallet-style design
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TagPass lets you scan and save barcodes and QR codes from loyalty cards, membership cards, tickets, and other scannable passes. Keep your passes in one clean place, open them quickly when you need them, and present them fullscreen for scanning. Features: Scan barcodes and QR codes with the camera Save and organize passes with custom names Open passes fullscreen for easy scanning Edit pass details anytime Simple, fast, wallet-style design

Screenshots

Pass Scanner4 screens
TagPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TagPass at 5.0 against Pass Scanner's 3.3. Pass Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TagPass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pass Scanner has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pass Scanner versus TagPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPass ScannerTagPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKudit LLCBrandon White

Customer experience

Pass Scanner

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

TagPass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pass Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

TagPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pass Scanner free?
Pass Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TagPass free?
TagPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pass Scanner or TagPass?
TagPass is rated higher. Pass Scanner averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TagPass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pass Scanner or TagPass have ads?
Neither Pass Scanner nor TagPass shows ads.

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