Scanner Comparison

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Some issues can take a few days to resolve.

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.

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).