Comparison

OnArrival vs Stova Check In

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

Head to head
About

OnArrival

This app streamlines onsite event management for organizers. It facilitates attendee check-ins, walk-in registrations, and on-demand badge printing. Real-time updates provide critical data for event success and attendee satisfaction.

Highlights
  • Attendee check-in
  • Walk-in registration
  • On-demand name badge printing
  • Session attendance tracking
  • Real-time attendee updates
  • Event data capture
Features
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OnArrival is a comprehensive onsite attendee management solution that allows event organizers to check attendees in, register walk-ins, print name badges on-demand, track session attendance, and more, all with ease and efficiency. This app enables event organizers to deliver a smooth, world-class experience that keeps attendees returning for more. OnArrival provides near-real-time updates of attendee check-ins, so you can capture and act on critical data about your events and attendees. OnArrival 360, our full-service onsite attendee management solution, includes everything you need to make your event successful, from software to hardware, devices, badges, supplies, and onsite support.

About

Stova Check In

Features
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The Stova Checkin app makes event check-in easier than ever before. The intuitive app can be used in both kiosk and admin mode. Planners using Stova's event management solution can manage event check-in, editing attendee records, and printing badges. Key features include: Easily check-in attendees with offline support, attendee search, and barcode scanning. Configure check-in locations and key event properties all from the app. Easily transition from pre-event registration to on-site check-in and print without complex, troublesome integrations. Dashboard reports display check-in counts and key stats for all your attendees. Supports offline check-in and printing after initial setup over network and initial sync is completed. Integration with third-party printers enables the app to directly print via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet connection or AirPrint. A set of printers are available to support different badges templates and badge stock. Branded, password protected kiosk mode for convenient self-service attendee check-in. View advanced details on attendee profiles including registration and travel details that are available in Registration. Provides ability to set up admin mode, kiosk mode, security settings and onsite user permissions within the Stova platform prior to the event.

Screenshots

OnArrival4 screens
Stova Check In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stova Check In at 15.6 against OnArrival's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnArrival ships an update every 3 weeks, Stova Check In monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OnArrival versus Stova Check In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnArrivalStova Check In
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCventAventri, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

OnArrival

No in-app purchases

None

Stova Check In

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnArrival free?
OnArrival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stova Check In free?
Stova Check In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnArrival or Stova Check In have ads?
Neither OnArrival nor Stova Check In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnArrival or Stova Check In?
OnArrival ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stova Check In monthly. Most recently, OnArrival was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stova Check In on October 14, 2026.

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