Comparison

SignUpGenius vs TicketReturn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SignUpGenius

Easily create and manage event sign-ups, volunteer schedules, and group activities from your phone. Coordinate participants, track RSVPs, send automated reminders, and collect payments securely. This tool streamlines event planning for schools, nonprofits, and community groups.

Highlights
  • Create online sign ups
  • Manage RSVPs and schedules
  • Send automated reminders
  • Collect payments and donations
  • Organize school and nonprofit events
  • Access sign ups on mobile
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The SignUpGenius app gives you instant access to the mobile SignUpGenius platform, the easiest way to create sign ups, manage volunteers, coordinate events, and collect payments from your phone. SignUpGenius helps organizers plan school events, volunteer schedules, fundraisers, group activities, and community programs in minutes. If you need a simple way to organize people, track RSVPs, and keep everyone informed, this app connects you directly to your SignUpGenius account wherever you are. Use SignUpGenius to: • Create online sign ups for events and volunteer shifts • Manage RSVPs and participant schedules • Send reminders and updates automatically • Collect payments and donations securely • Organize school, nonprofit, church, and team events • Access your sign ups anytime on mobile Trusted by millions of organizers, SignUpGenius replaces messy email chains and spreadsheets with a simple, reliable sign up system that keeps groups running smoothly. Download SignUpGenius for fast mobile access to your events, volunteers, and sign ups — and make organizing easier everywhere you go.

About

TicketReturn

Features
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FOR TICKETRETURN VENUE OPERATORS. REQUIRES EXISTING LOGIN CREDENTIALS. TR Scan allows TicketReturn Venue Operators the ability to scan tickets from a specified mobile device. Contact TicketReturn for approved devices.

Screenshots

SignUpGenius4 screens
TicketReturn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TicketReturn at none against SignUpGenius's shown. TicketReturn also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SignUpGenius ships an update every 3 months, TicketReturn every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SignUpGenius versus TicketReturn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignUpGeniusTicketReturn
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews1.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignUpGenius, Inc.TicketReturn LLC

Bugs and requests

SignUpGenius

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Login fails with correct credentials
  • Blank/white screens after navigation
  • Password entry causes app shutdown
  • App locks out users after failed login attempts
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  • Ads accumulate and cover entire screen over time
  • Full-screen ads interrupt workflow constantly
  • Ads reset view position, requiring re-scrolling
  • App freezes when typing in text fields
  • Navigation back button loops or resets to beginning
  • Session not saved between app closes
  • Signups disappear or don't save
  • Time zone display incorrect
  • Facebook login not supported in app
  • Mobile browser version glitches and fails
  • App doesn't show all user signups
  • Clicking signup takes to wrong location
  • Ad code broken, creating multiple ad rows
  • Rogue ad links install tracking data
  • Page turns white with blocking message

Requested features

16 requests
  • Create and manage signups directly in app
  • Push notifications for signup changes and events
  • Favorites or bookmarks for frequently used signups
  • Calendar view with date filtering
  • Admin tools to edit volunteer assignments
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  • Share signup links directly from app
  • Persistent login/session management
  • Mobile-optimized interface separate from desktop
  • Search functionality for finding signups
  • View all signups on single page without pagination
  • Collapse past dates to reduce scrolling
  • Direct calendar app integration
  • Ad-free premium version option
  • Contact information access for signed-up users
  • Report generation features
  • Dark mode option

TicketReturn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SignUpGenius

No in-app purchases

None

TicketReturn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SignUpGenius free?
SignUpGenius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TicketReturn free?
TicketReturn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SignUpGenius or TicketReturn have ads?
SignUpGenius shows ads; TicketReturn does not.
Which is updated more often, SignUpGenius or TicketReturn?
SignUpGenius ships an update every 3 months, and TicketReturn every 2 days. Most recently, SignUpGenius was updated on October 15, 2026 and TicketReturn on October 3, 2026.

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