Check vs Marathon Engage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Check
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With Check-in Mobile, check-in is fast, secure and streamlined. No hassle, no delays β just a smooth experience for both you and your guests. Guests receive a unique access code in advance, with which they can easily be checked in via the app. You have immediate insight into who is already inside. A smooth check-in without additional equipment, rental tables or printers. You can fully focus on what really matters: creating a successful event.
Marathon Engage
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Track time and manage expenses on the go with Marathon Engage β the companion app that makes Marathon more powerful and accessible. Engage is a new suite of project accounting tools simplifying everyday chores and admin for media and advertising agencies β starting with time reporting and expenses. Key Features β’ Multiple timers: Start and stop your timers with a simple tap. β’ Activity timelines: Stay on top of your planned activities for the day or week. Drag & drop to adjust entries in seconds. β’ Monthly overview & totals: See and edit your hours per day, and follow reported vs. contracted hours to date. β’ Outlook sync: Keep your calendar and time log in sync across devices. Pull details straight into Marathon. β’ Expenses capture & import options: Snap photos in the app, share email attachments from your inbox directly to Engage, upload files from your phoneβs file manager, and more. β’ AI autoβfill Expense details: Let AI read key receipt details (date, amount, VAT, purchase category) to preβpopulate fields and speed up submissions. Simplify time reporting and expense handling for your team with Marathon Engage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Check at 3 against Marathon Engage's 1. Check also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Check ships an update every 5 months, Marathon Engage every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Check | Marathon Engage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zirolab | Kalin Setterberg Data AB |
In-app purchases
Check
No in-app purchases
Marathon Engage
No in-app purchases









