Comparison

Google Admin vs Shotgun Backstage

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

Head to head
About

Google Admin

Manage your Google Workspace and other Google services from your mobile device. Add and manage users and groups, access support, and review audit logs for your organization. Ideal for super admins on the go.

Highlights
  • User management
  • Group management
  • Password reset
  • Audit log review
  • Contact support
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Manage your organization’s Google Workspace account from anywhere. With the Google Admin app, you can add and manage users, reset passwords in seconds, organize group memberships, secure company devices, and review admin activity on the go. Who can use this app This app is available to administrators of Google Workspace (Business, Enterprise, Essentials, Education, Nonprofits, and Public Sector) and Cloud Identity. Key features • Quick actions and search: Start everyday tasks right from the Home screen and search across users, groups, and devices in one place. • User management: Add or edit users, reset and share temporary passwords, manage email aliases, and suspend, restore, or delete accounts. • Group management: View and edit groups, add or remove members, update member roles, and delete groups. • Device management: Review Android and iOS devices in your domain, approve or block access, and remotely wipe account data or devices. • Audit logs: Track recent admin actions and changes across your organization.

About

Shotgun Backstage

Streamline event entry by quickly scanning and validating tickets, even offline. Accept contactless payments directly from your phone and monitor sales and attendance in real time. Manage team access levels for enhanced security and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Quick ticket scanning and validation
  • Offline scanning capability
  • On-site sales with contactless payments
  • Real-time sales and attendance tracking
  • Customizable team access levels
  • Instant login with existing credentials
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> Scan in a second Scan and validate tickets at the door in seconds. Built for high-volume entry and works even offline. > Sell on-site Handle last-minute sales from your phone. With Tap to Pay, accept contactless payments, no external payment terminal required. > Track sales in real time Monitor attendance and revenue live while your team manages the door. > Set team access Give each team member the right level of access. Decide who can scan, sell, or both. > Get started instantly Log in with your Smartboard credentials or a QR code. No setup. No training required. Note for Shotgun Scan and Shotgun Drawer users: These apps are still available for now, but will be gradually replaced by Shotgun Backstage. We recommend switching now. ------ Need help during your event? Contact us directly from the Shotgun Backstage app. New to Shotgun? Create an account on pro.shotgun.live.

Screenshots

Google Admin4 screens
Shotgun Backstage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shotgun Backstage at 100% against Google Admin's 11%. Shotgun Backstage also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, Shotgun Backstage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Google Admin versus Shotgun Backstage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle AdminShotgun Backstage
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (518 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings518 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB151 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGoogleShotgun

Customer experience

Google Admin

All ratings518 ratings
Positive15.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative80.5%
Written reviews745 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative82.7%

Shotgun Backstage

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Admin

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch, even after reinstalls
  • User status not showing correctly
  • Sign-in loop, unable to log in

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more admin features like the web version
  • Allow managing devices, groups, and policies
  • Improve UI and add more functionality

Shotgun Backstage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Admin

No in-app purchases

None

Shotgun Backstage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Admin free?
Google Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shotgun Backstage free?
Shotgun Backstage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Admin or Shotgun Backstage have ads?
Neither Google Admin nor Shotgun Backstage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Admin or Shotgun Backstage?
Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, and Shotgun Backstage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Admin was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shotgun Backstage on October 12, 2026.

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