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# The Receptionist for iPad

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> Visitor management system that helps businesses offer two-way SMS, email, and Slack communication \& button-based visitor workflows.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 328 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses The Receptionist for iPad?

Aerospace, behavioral health, coworking spaces, education, engineering and design, food and beverage, private practices, financial services, legal, logistics, manufacturing, technology, and software.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 328 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: The Receptionist
- **Founded**: 2012

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$630.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Prices are based per site/year
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Badge Management
- Contact Management Software
- Digital Signature Software
- ID Scanning
- Pre-Registration
- SMS Messaging
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Watch List

## Integrations (10 total)

- Airtable
- Dropbox Business
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- OneDrive
- Slack
- Twilio
- Zapier

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Visitor Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10020/visitor-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Visitly](https://www.capterra.ca/software/179358/visitly) — 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
2. [Archie](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1023304/archie) — 4.9/5 (81 reviews)
3. [Vizito](https://www.capterra.ca/software/147970/vizito) — 4.7/5 (168 reviews)
4. [Swiftlane](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1021069/swiftlane) — 4.6/5 (88 reviews)
5. [Mygate](https://www.capterra.ca/software/212555/mygate) — 4.7/5 (58 reviews)

## Reviews

### "User Friendly and Versatile App" — 5.0/5

> **Sany** | *May 6, 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: user friendly and intuitive surface, reasonable price and good customer support. Sales team are pretty helpful as well.
> 
> **Cons**: only supports Apple devices for now. Hopefully it can support other OS so the hardware costs could be lower
> 
> very positive experience since the beginning. Sales director is very knowledgeable and the onboarding team is also helpful. Not many visitor management software supports IPA as this is the critical function we need for our company, and The Receptionist was happy to help working with our other vendor.

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### "Receptionist Pro" — 5.0/5

> **Taylor** | *December 19, 2024* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The program is user friendly and helps make my day at work flow easier\!
> 
> **Cons**: not much negative to say, could use some tweaks but very minimal issues found.
> 
> my overall experience has been great, I haven't been using it for a long time so I'm still learning my way around the software but overall great and beneficial to me so far\!

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### "Admin Feedback" — 4.0/5

> **Zach** | *June 24, 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: - user interface is clear and easy to navigate
> 
> **Cons**: - app can only be used with a very specific printer. printer labels for said printer are costly.
- cannot mass delete pre-registered guests

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### "Receptionist review" — 5.0/5

> **Sara** | *January 26, 2026* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: User-friendly; options to contact the provider by phone and email are nice. It's been consistent with no glitches.
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> **Cons**: A bit pricey. It would be nice if it was more affordable but it is still worth keeping for the moment.

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### "Reliable & Affordable" — 5.0/5

> **Nicole** | *April 29, 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The functionality and cost. Being a small to mid-sized nonprofit, The Receptionist for iPad was within our budget and meets our needs.
> 
> **Cons**: The Receptionist has met our needs. We have no complaints about the product or customer service.
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> It has been a positive experience. From demo to use, we have had nothing but good experiences.

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