PackTV vs Rush Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PackTV
Access the best content from NC State University, including sporting events, lectures, and current affairs. Stay connected with the university's happenings through this dedicated platform.
- NC State sporting events
- University lectures
- Current campus events
- Official university content
- Content for alumni and students
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PackTV. Bringing you the best from the world of NC State. From sporting events to lectures to current events, you'll find it on PackTV.
Rush Events
This platform helps you discover, host, and collaborate on live events. Find activities, manage your own gatherings with ticketing and AI flyer generation, and connect with industry professionals.
- Discover live events nationwide
- Host and manage events
- AI-powered flyer generation
- In-app ticket sales and management
- QR code ticket scanning
- Promoter affiliate links and commissions
- Network with industry professionals
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Rush Events - Discover, Host, and Collaborate Rush Events is the all-in-one platform for live events. Whether you're finding something to do tonight, hosting your own event, or building a career in the industry — Rush has you covered. Discover & Attend Browse events near you or search nationwide. Filter by price, date, distance, and category — club nights, live music, rooftop parties, and more. Buy tickets and reserve VIP tables instantly with Apple Pay or card. Host & Manage Create and publish events in minutes. Add multiple ticket tiers, bottle service tables, and upload your own flyer or generate one with AI. Track real-time sales and attendance, scan tickets at the door with the built-in QR scanner, and manage your full team with granular permissions. Get Paid Connect your Stripe account and withdraw earnings directly to your bank — all from within the app. Promote & Earn Promoters get unique affiliate links and earn commission on every ticket they sell. Hosts track promoter performance and share promo QR codes right from the dashboard. Connect & Network Find promoters, artists, co-hosts, and managers near you. Build your network and recruit talent for your next event. Choose Your Path - Discover — attend events as a guest - Create — host and manage events - Collaborate — work events as a promoter, artist, co-host, or manager Download Rush Events and start building your next experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rush Events at every 2 months against PackTV's every 13 months. Rush Events also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PackTV against 5.0 for Rush Events. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rush Events has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PackTV ships an update every 13 months, Rush Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PackTV | Rush Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | North Carolina State University | Rush Events |
Customer experience
PackTV
Rush Events
In-app purchases
PackTV
No in-app purchases
Rush Events
No in-app purchases
