Check-in Scan Review: Guest Registration App (2026)

1 min readReviewed by STR Specialist

Overview

Check-in Scan is a mobile app for vacation rental hosts to scan guest ID documents (MRZ code), collect digital signatures, generate registration forms and auto‑send traveler reports to police/authorities. It supports Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Italy and other compliance regions, with PMS integrations (Guesty, Smoobu, Clock, OwnerRez) for automatic property/reservation sync.

  • Pricing starts €6.90/month per lodging (annual), no hardware needed, GDPR‑compliant encryption. Perfect for multi‑country compliance without paperwork.
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Professional rating
4.2/5
Rated 4.2 out of 5
Rubric score
84/100
84/100
4.2/5
Verdict: Check-in Scan is a top-tier choice for property managers and teams. Highly recommended.

At a glance

What it does
  • 3‑step guest registration: scan ID MRZ code, guest signature, auto‑send to police/authorities (Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Italy).
  • QR code workflow: guests scan QR left at property, register offline, data syncs when online.
  • PMS integrations (Guesty, Smoobu, Clock, OwnerRez) auto‑import properties/bookings, eliminating manual entry.
Best for
  • Property managers and teams
  • Hosts who want a clean UI
Not ideal for
  • Region‑specific (EU compliance focus); limited global authority reporting.
  • Lead‑guest registration only; no full‑party verification.

Pros & Cons

Highlights and considerations for Check-in Scan.

Pros
  • 3‑step guest registration: scan ID MRZ code, guest signature, auto‑send to police/authorities (Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Italy).
  • QR code workflow: guests scan QR left at property, register offline, data syncs when online.
  • PMS integrations (Guesty, Smoobu, Clock, OwnerRez) auto‑import properties/bookings, eliminating manual entry.
  • No hardware/installation needed; works on any mobile/tablet, GDPR‑compliant 2048‑bit encryption.
  • Unlimited properties/agents, Excel export, INE reporting; eco‑friendly paperless.
Cons
  • Region‑specific (EU compliance focus); limited global authority reporting.
  • Lead‑guest registration only; no full‑party verification.
  • No built‑in payments/upsells/deposits (pure registration).
  • Manual QR placement required; no native OTA messaging.
  • Pricing details sparse beyond €6.90/month annual per lodging.

Scores

84/100
We test against our rubric (setup, automation, integrations, usability, support, etc.). Scores use a 100-point scale.

Strong in channel sync and ease of use; weaker in data export.

Setup
9/10
Channel sync
7/10
Automation
8/10
Integrations
8/10
Ease of use
9/10
Team & scale
8/10
Support
8/10
Data export
5/5
Value for money
9/10
Reliability
8/10

Hands-on Review Notes

Pricing

Best value: Annual Subscription — €6.90/month per lodging (annual billing).
Pricing at a glance
PlanMonthlyBase includes
Annual Subscription€6.90/month per lodging (annual billing).Unlimited properties/agents, MRZ scanning, signatures, auto‑police reporting, PMS sync, Excel export.

Integrations

Common integrations supported by Check-in Scan.

Integrations

Channels

  • iCal compatible channel managers.

Smart locks & devices

Accounting

Other integrations

  • PMS: Guesty, Smoobu, Clock, OwnerRez.

Trial Guide: What to Test

During your trial or demo, focus on data export and confirm daily workflows.

What to test in the trial
  1. Complete the initial setup and note how long it takes to go live
  2. Test the core workflow end-to-end with a real or simulated booking
  3. Verify any integrations you depend on connect and sync correctly
  4. Evaluate the mobile experience — most hosts manage on the go

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FAQ

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