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The Receptionist for iPad vs Sign In App Comparison (2026)

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The Receptionist for iPad

Sign In App

Overview

Simplest visitor management available, for the company and the visitor. The app seamlessly imports your contacts, and the user experience couldn't be easier for

The secure alternative to visitor books and timesheets.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

630

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

600

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.8

329

264

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

91%

would recommend this app

4.9

119

107

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

93%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Since doubling our office space and increasing the number of clinicians that receive clients, The Receptionist allows us to know exactly when our client is in the lobby.”

Melissa B.

Clinical Director

“This is a simple to use sign-in software that helps keeps visitors well monitored and keeps the visiting process efficient and secure.”

Samuel G.

Administrator

“We also love how the iPad allows clients to leave feedback about their experience, providing valuable insights that help us continually improve our services.”

Samantha D.

Director of Operations

Pros

“The image capture is useful to ensure the person is identifiable and we find the notifications you receive when someone signs in to see you very useful.”

Jack T.

Innovation Lead

“I like that the Sign in App provides great security features, the sign in process makes tracking guests and employees easy, and we can print out a guest pass to they can be spotted throughout the facility.”

Julie R.

Front Desk Clerk

“Good level of customisable fields to give each site a clear branding, but can use settings from another area to copy over making set up easy.”

Bruce S.

Programme Manager

Cons

“A bit pricey.”

Sara W.

Owner

“Quite long to install and wasn’t as quick as expected”

Josh P.

Administrator

“We now have visitors getting addressed quickly, rather than standing around confused on what to do or where to go. Before they wandered our large lobby to find a bell to ring and I could tell they felt awkward and lost. ”

Adrianne C.

Sr. Project Assitant

Cons

“Customization is very limited and issues msy come up with connecting the app with internal devices such as printers.”

Sheni S.

Business Development Executive

“We've had issues with printers constantly getting disconnected from the software and support have not been very helpful.”

Abid P.

IT Director

“It also does not update itself which can lead to it being out of date.”