WaitHub vs ScanQueue

WaitHub is the restaurant waitlist and host stand app for iPad and iPhone. Add walk-in parties, text guests when their table is ready, take online reservations, and cut no-shows, all from the host stand. No pagers, no paper list, no per-cover fees. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Waitlist Management • Add parties instantly with party size, contact info, and estimated wait times • Drag-and-drop reordering to prioritize parties effortlessly • Automatic real-time sync across all devices — see updates instantly • Track party status: Waiting, Served, or No-Show • Smart wait time calculations based on historical data Online Reservations • Guests book online through a shareable booking link • Capacity-based availability with table bins and turn times • Visual timeline view — see your day at a glance, tap to create • Auto no-show after configurable grace period • Rebook cancelled or no-show reservations in one tap • Set booking windows, party size limits, and cover flow limits • Upcoming reservations appear on your waitlist before arrival Multi-Location Support • Manage multiple business locations from one account • Switch between locations instantly with our location switcher • Each location maintains separate waitlists, reservations, and settings Customer Communication • Automated welcome SMS when parties are added • Reservation confirmation and reminder texts • One-tap "Table Ready" notifications • Customizable message templates for every touchpoint • Two-way SMS chat interface • Guest self-service — edit or cancel reservations via SMS link Team Management • Role-based access control • Invite team members and assign location permissions • Track edits and status updates Self Check-In System • Customers check in via QR code • Customizable hours and limits • Geofencing to restrict check-ins to location proximity Beautiful, Modern Design • Optimized for iPad and iPhone • Dark mode support • Intuitive, minimal interface Perfect for: Restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, food trucks, and any business seating walk-in guests. https://waithub.app/terms

ScanQueue is the staff app for businesses that run their queues, bookings, and walk-ins with ScanQueue. See your whole operation live, call the next guest, and keep every counter moving — from the phone in your pocket or an iPad at the counter. EVERYTHING LIVE, EVERYWHERE Every device sees the same queue in real time. A walk-in added at the front desk appears instantly on every phone and tablet — and when the connection wavers, ScanQueue automatically falls back to polling and tells you exactly what mode it's in. No stale screens, no guessing. RUN THE QUEUE • Call next — globally or per counter, with call-ahead stacking • Add walk-ins with your own form fields, party sizes, and notes • No-show grace timers with automatic holding and one-tap recall • Reorder, move to front, or switch a guest to another counter • Resend notifications, restore served guests, adjust wait-time delay • Search and filter by name, party size, phone, or email BOOKINGS • Day and week calendar across your counters • Book for a customer with a live slot picker — including recurring bookings • Check in a booking straight into the queue, reschedule with a tap LIVE CAPACITY • Welcome, ready, and checked-in flows for capacity-driven venues • Occupancy stats at a glance BUILT FOR THE COUNTER • Phone layout for staff on the move, tablet layout for front-of-house • The screen stays awake on the queue — perfect for a counter iPad • Owner sign-in, or fast staff sign-in with your team PIN ScanQueue is free to download and is designed for businesses using ScanQueue. Guests never need an app — they join your queue by scanning a QR code and get notified by SMS, email, or WhatsApp when it's their turn.