OnArrival vs vFairs Onsite
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
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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.
vFairs Onsite
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Transform your event experience with the vFairs Badge Printing App — the smarter, faster, and safer way to check in and print badges. Designed for modern events, it eliminates long queues, manual verification, and registration delays — ensuring every attendee starts their event journey seamlessly. Instant Self Check-In and Badge Print Say goodbye to waiting lines and manual confirmation. Attendees can simply scan their QR code to instantly confirm registration and print their badge within seconds. Integrated Attendee Profiles All attendee information is automatically synced with the vFairs platform, eliminating repetitive data entry and ensuring accurate badge details every time. Save Time, Optimize Resources Simplify on-site operations, minimize staff involvement, and allow attendees to take control of their own registration — freeing your team to focus on creating memorable event experiences. Why Choose vFairs Badge Printing? Because first impressions matter. With our intuitive design, lightning-fast performance, and seamless integration with the vFairs platform, you can make your event’s first touchpoint as smooth and impressive as the experience that follows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: vFairs Onsite at 16.0 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 fortnightly, vFairs Onsite every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnArrival | vFairs Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cvent | vFairs LLC |
In-app purchases
OnArrival
No in-app purchases
vFairs Onsite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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