BocaPrinter vs Hytix Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BocaPrinter
Configure and test your Boca Systems Thermal Ticket printer directly from your iPad. Easily demonstrate communication capabilities and send various print commands, including FGL commands, text strings, and image files. Supports multiple connectivity options like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- Printer configuration and testing
- Send FGL commands for test prints
- Print custom marketing tickets
- Print monochrome BMP images
- Convert and print color images (BMP, PNG, JPG, PDF)
- Driver Print functionality for network printers
- Retrieve printer status information
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BocaPrinter is an application with an intended use of testing and configuring your Boca Systems Thermal Ticket printer. BocaPrinter makes demonstrating communication capabilities between your iPad and printer easy and streamlined. Boca Systems printers equipped with Bluetooth, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi interfaces are the targeted equipment for this app. Connectivity Overview • The Wi-Fi connection can be established through a Wi-Fi capable router, using the printers hard cable Ethernet interface or via Wi-Fi interface in the printer. • The Bluetooth Classic connection can be established by pairing the devices together in the settings app and then clicking the BlueTooth connect button. • The BlueTooth LE connection can be established by typing in the printer serial number in the field next to the BlueTooth button and then pressing said button. Main Features • Functional tests can be performed by sending FGL commands to the device to print a test ticket, a custom marketing ticket, or a monochrome BMP image. • Color BMP, PNG, JPG, and PDF images are now converted to monochrome BMP images. • After conversion the file/image is then printed, scaled to fill a ticket or manually set to actual size. • If a third party driver communication app is installed on a network, Driver Print will allow users to print through a printer driver to Boca Systems printers installed on the network. • The application can be used to send text strings and text files to the printer including FGL commands. • Status can also be retrieved from the printer to ascertain the printers current state. • Other features include the ability to control the printer path (Multi-path printers), DPI resolution settings, orientation and stock size. [Supports IOS 14.4+]
Hytix Scan
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Turn chaos into smooth and quick entry with Hytix Scan, just scan, verify, and let them in. Designed exclusively for Hytix and Fearticket event organizers, this powerful mobile app helps your staff scan tickets, track entry, and manage attendees with zero hassle. No more long lines, entry confusion, or manual checklists. Quickly scan tickets and check-in attendees on event day using an iPhone and iPad with iOS 14.0 and above. Key Features: * Lightning-Fast QR Scanning: Check in guests in seconds. * Live Order Details: View names, ticket types & purchase info instantly. * Real-Time Sync: Use multiple devices without duplicate scans. * Secure Access: Control who can scan at each event. * Instant Scan Logs: Get real-time entry reports and activity history. Whether you’re running a haunted house, concert, festival, or adventurous event, Hytix Scan ensures entry is fast, smooth, and professional. Only for Hytix/FEARTICKET organizers. Log in with your Hytix/FEARTICKET admin account and start scanning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hytix Scan at every 4 weeks against BocaPrinter's every 2 months. Hytix Scan also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
BocaPrinter ships an update every 2 months, Hytix Scan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BocaPrinter | Hytix Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Boca Systems | Hytix, Inc. |
In-app purchases
BocaPrinter
No in-app purchases
Hytix Scan
No in-app purchases
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