Your reception kiosk is already in the IT cabinet. It just needs the right app.
Vizitor runs on any iPad or Android tablet your organisation already owns. No proprietary terminal to purchase. No hardware lead time. No installation engineer. Download the app, place the tablet at reception, and your digital front desk is live today.
iOS and Android, fully supported
Average tablet setup time
Mode supported on both platforms
Same features on every device
Why the best visitor management systems
run on tablets you already own
Most visitor management systems require you to buy something before you can start using them, a proprietary kiosk terminal, a dedicated hardware unit, a specialist device that only the vendor sells. That hardware cost often delays deployment by weeks and adds ongoing maintenance obligations that have nothing to do with managing visitors. Vizitor works on any iPad or Android tablet your organisation already owns. The device sitting in the IT cabinet, the tablet used in the conference room, the spare iPad from last year's refresh, any of them becomes a fully functional, self-service reception kiosk the moment Vizitor is installed. No procurement request. No hardware lead time. No engineer visit. For organisations with multiple locations, this means going live at every site in a single afternoon, not waiting for proprietary terminals to arrive at each one.
Single-platform apps lock you into expensive iPads even when cheaper Android tablets exist
Vizitor runs on iPad, iPad mini, Samsung, Lenovo, and any Android tablet from the last 5 years
Android builds often lag behind iOS in features, leaving some offices with a broken experience
Every feature: offline mode, badge printing, NDA signing, photo, host notification, all identical on iOS and Android
When Wi-Fi drops, the check-in kiosk goes down and visitors cannot be processed at all
Visitors check in without internet. Data syncs automatically when connection is restored, nothing is lost
IT teams struggle to enrol single-platform devices into existing MDM solutions for security policy compliance
Enrol via Apple Business Manager or Android Enterprise. Lock-down kiosk mode available on both platforms
A damaged or outdated iPad costs significantly more to replace than equivalent Android hardware
If a device breaks, swap in any compatible tablet in minutes. No proprietary hardware dependency
Different offices buy different hardware, ending up with different app versions and inconsistent visitor experiences
One Vizitor account manages all locations. All devices: iPad or Android, deliver the same branded check-in screen
Everything Vizitor does on iPad and Android
From kiosk mode to offline sync, Vizitor's cross-platform visitor management system runs identically on iPad and Android, so your hardware choice never limits your capability.
Self-service visitor check-in
Visitors enter their details directly on the tablet. Name, company, host selection, purpose of visit, collected without any staff involvement required.
Photo capture
The tablet's front camera captures a visitor photo at check-in, attached automatically to the visit record.
Document signing on-screen
NDAs, visitor policies, and safety briefings presented on the tablet display. Visitor signs directly on screen with no paper required.
Instant host notification
The moment a visitor checks in, their host receives an automatic alert, by email, SMS, Slack, or Teams, with the visitor's name and photo.
Visitor badge printing
Connected to a compatible label printer, the tablet prints a dated visitor badge automatically at check-in completion.
QR code check-in
Pre-registered visitors scan their unique QR code, check-in completes in under three seconds without touching the screen.
iPad vs Android, what to know before you deploy
Both platforms work fully with Vizitor. The choice depends on your existing device estate, not on feature availability.
iPad
Apple's Guided Access feature locks the device to the Vizitor kiosk interface. Most organisations already use iPads as their primary tablet device. Compatible with the broadest range of label printers. Recommended for organisations with existing Apple device management (MDM) infrastructure.
- Use tablets you already own
- No proprietary hardware vendor lock-in
- Replace broken devices in minutes
Android
Vizitor's built-in kiosk mode locks directly to the check-in interface without additional MDM configuration. Wider range of hardware options at different price points. Suitable for organisations standardised on Android or Google Workspace environments.
95% faster than dedicated kiosk deployment
Both platforms, full features
Both support all Vizitor features: self-service check-in, photo capture, document signing, badge printing, host notification, and QR code arrival.
- Both platforms show 99%+ uptime
- Offline mode covers network gaps
- No single point of hardware failure
From download to first visitor: under 15 minutes
Download the Vizitor app
Available free on the App Store (iPad) and Google Play (Android).
Sign in and configure your location
Connect the app to your Vizitor account, select your location, and configure your check-in flow, visitor types, required fields, documents, and branding.
Enable kiosk mode
Vizitor activates kiosk mode automatically. The tablet is locked to the check-in interface and ready for visitors.
Optional: connect a badge printer
Connect a compatible label printer to enable automatic badge printing at check-in completion.
From download to first visitor check-in takes under 15 minutes for a standard single-location setup.
One app. Every device. Every location.
For organisations with multiple offices, each location runs the same Vizitor app on whatever tablet is available on site. Every location feeds into the same admin dashboard, visitor logs, notifications, and reports unified across the whole organisation regardless of whether each kiosk is running on iPad, Android, or a mix of both.
- Same app across all locations
- iPad, Android, or a mix of both
- Unified admin dashboard
Reception at headquarters runs on an iPad. The satellite office runs on an Android tablet that was already on-site. Both feed into the same admin panel. Visitor logs, report data, and notification settings are consistent across all locations without any additional configuration.
- Single admin panel for all locations
- Consistent visitor logs and reports
- No extra configuration per location
View visitor logs from all tablets and locations in real time. Add new devices to the system in minutes as your office grows, regardless of which platform they run.
- Real-time visitor log all devices
- Add new locations in minutes
- Device performance monitoring
Control hardware costs by choosing the right tablet for each location. High-traffic lobby: iPad Pro. Lower traffic side entrance: refurbished Android tablet. Same app, both supported.
- Choose hardware per location
- Reduce per-device hardware cost
- Centralised multi-site management
Connects With Your Existing Device Management Stack
From MDM solutions to badge printers and cloud directories, Vizitor integrates with the tools your IT team already manages. Works alongside Visitor Management System for complete reception coverage.
See all Vizitor Visitor Management System features
Deploy Vizitor on your existing iPads or Android tablets in under 10 minutes. No proprietary hardware required, no platform restrictions, and no compromise on features. Join hundreds of offices running Vizitor on the tablets they already own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Vizitor's visitor management app is available on the App Store for iPad and Google Play for Android tablets. All features, self-service check-in, QR code arrival, photo capture, document signing, badge printing, and host notifications, work identically on both platforms. There is no feature difference between the iOS and Android versions.
Vizitor requires iOS 13 or later for iPad and Android 8.0 or later for Android tablets. Most devices purchased in the last five years meet these requirements. You can check the device's operating system version in Settings before downloading the app.
As long as the device meets the minimum OS requirement, iOS 13+ for iPad or Android 8.0+ for Android, Vizitor will run on it. Older devices may experience slower processing for photo capture and badge printing, but the core check-in flow functions on any supported device.
Vizitor is optimised for tablet use at reception. While the app is available on phones, a tablet display provides the best check-in experience for visitors, sufficient screen space for forms, document signing, and photo capture. Phones are recommended for hosts using the Vizitor Pass app, not for the reception kiosk.
Download the Vizitor app from the App Store or Google Play, sign in with your Vizitor account, select your location, and configure your check-in flow. Vizitor activates kiosk mode automatically on launch. The entire setup takes under 15 minutes for a standard single-location configuration.
Kiosk mode locks the tablet to the Vizitor check-in interface, visitors cannot exit the app, access the home screen, or open any other application. On iPad, this uses Apple's Guided Access feature or an MDM policy. On Android, Vizitor's built-in kiosk mode activates automatically. Staff exit kiosk mode using a PIN.
No for most setups. Vizitor's built-in kiosk mode on Android activates without IT configuration. On iPad, Guided Access is a built-in Apple feature that front office staff can enable without IT support. Organisations with existing MDM infrastructure can use it for additional control, but it is not required.
Yes. Vizitor runs consistently on any supported iPad or Android tablet regardless of model or generation. Different locations can use different devices, all managed from the same admin dashboard with unified visitor logs and reports.
Yes. Vizitor supports badge printing on both iPad and Android when connected to a compatible label printer via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The badge prints automatically at check-in completion, no staff action required after the initial printer setup.
Yes. One Vizitor account manages all your locations. Each tablet is assigned to a specific location during setup. The admin dashboard shows visitor logs, reports, and notifications across all locations from a single login.
No. A badge printer is optional, if you want physical visitor badges printed at check-in, Vizitor is compatible with standard label printers. No other additional hardware is required for the core check-in experience. No proprietary kiosk terminal, no dedicated scanner, no specialist device.
Vizitor requires an internet connection for host notifications, visitor log syncing, and the live dashboard. For environments with unreliable connectivity, a wired Ethernet connection for the reception device is recommended. Check with the Vizitor team for specific offline capability details.