Scanner Comparison

Test equipment beforehand!

Please do not wait until the day of your event.
Some issues can take a few days to resolve.

USB

Mobile
Symbol LS2208

Rental

$25 per scanner per day +shipping

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Purchase

$100 - $150

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Note: 2D type is required.

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Pros

  • Box Office immediately shows if a ticket was scanned.
  • Shows live total for all scanners in scanning interface.

Cons

  • Not mobile (must be plugged into a computer via USB port).
  • Needs internet.
  • 1D type no longer supported.
How to Use Test My Scanner

iTickets Scanner App

Free to download on any iOS device.

App Store

(For list of officially supported
devices, see the FAQ.)

iTickets Scanning App

Rental

$50 per iPhone per day +shipping

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Pros

  • It's free!
  • Box Office immediately shows if a ticket was scanned.
  • Shows live total for all devices in app.
  • Mobile.
  • Scans QR codes from device screens (i.e. mobile tickets).
  • Has a built-in offline mode if internet is lost.

Cons

  • Depends on device camera (older can be slower).
  • Relies on device battery (most last 3-4 hours).
How to Use Test My Scanner