CargoBeacon admin vs Shotgun Backstage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CargoBeacon admin
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App for configuring and making changes to CargoBeacon asset tags. Use this app to configure tags over NFC or Bluetooth. Use the companion app, CargoBeacon track, for everyday asset tracking.
Shotgun Backstage
Streamline event entry by quickly scanning and validating tickets, even offline. Handle on-site sales with contactless payments directly from your phone and monitor attendance and revenue in real time. Manage team access to control scanning and selling permissions.
- Ticket scanning and validation
- Offline functionality
- On-site sales with Tap to Pay
- Real-time sales and attendance tracking
- Team access management
- Instant login
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> Scan in a second Scan and validate tickets at the door in seconds. Built for high-volume entry and works even offline. > Sell on-site Handle last-minute sales from your phone. With Tap to Pay, accept contactless payments, no external payment terminal required. > Track sales in real time Monitor attendance and revenue live while your team manages the door. > Set team access Give each team member the right level of access. Decide who can scan, sell, or both. > Get started instantly Log in with your Smartboard credentials or a QR code. No setup. No training required. Note for Shotgun Scan and Shotgun Drawer users: These apps are still available for now, but will be gradually replaced by Shotgun Backstage. We recommend switching now. ------ Need help during your event? Contact us directly from the Shotgun Backstage app. New to Shotgun? Create an account on pro.shotgun.live.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shotgun Backstage at fortnightly against CargoBeacon admin's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CargoBeacon admin ships an update every 3 months, Shotgun Backstage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CargoBeacon admin | Shotgun Backstage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CargoBeacon AB | Shotgun |
In-app purchases
CargoBeacon admin
No in-app purchases
Shotgun Backstage
No in-app purchases
Questions
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