OnArrival vs Stova Check In
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Attendee check-in
- Walk-in registration
- On-demand name badge printing
- Session attendance tracking
- Real-time attendee updates
- Event data capture
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Stova Check In
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | OnArrival | Stova Check In |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cvent | Aventri, Inc. |
In-app purchases
OnArrival
No in-app purchases
Stova Check In
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OnArrival free?
Is Stova Check In free?
Do OnArrival or Stova Check In have ads?
Which is updated more often, OnArrival or Stova Check In?
Other comparisons















