HCD Connect vs Sourcery Badge Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HCD Connect
Enhance your event experience with personalized scheduling, exhibitor information, and session notes. Stay informed with alerts and engage in social media discussions related to the conference.
- Personalized schedule builder
- Exhibitor search and bookmarking
- Note-taking and handout downloads
- Event alerts and notifications
- Social media integration
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This is the official app for Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, co-located with the International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE). Use this app to make the most of your event experience. Build a personalized schedule: sessions to attends, events, and appointments Search and bookmark exhibitors to visit Take notes and download event handouts and presentations, if provided Stay in-the-know - opt-in to receive alerts and join in on #HCDcon social media And much, much more!
Sourcery Badge Scanner
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Badge Scanner by Sourcery is the easiest way to capture attendee details at events, expos, or conferences and send them curated collections directly to their inbox. With a quick QR code scan, the app extracts the attendee’s name and email address, allowing you to share product collections with just one tap. Even without the internet, the app securely stores the data and sends the email once you’re back online.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sourcery Badge Scanner at every 9 days against HCD Connect's monthly. Sourcery Badge Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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.
HCD Connect ships an update monthly, Sourcery Badge Scanner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HCD Connect | Sourcery Badge Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emerald Expositions, Inc | Richard Boken |
In-app purchases
HCD Connect
No in-app purchases
Sourcery Badge Scanner
No in-app purchases
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