Comparison

Newbook vs TixTown

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

Head to head
About

Newbook

This app helps models and content creators manage their careers by connecting them with brands for paid jobs. Discover opportunities, apply for castings, and receive payments directly within the platform. Build your portfolio and get discovered by top companies.

Highlights
  • Personal portfolios
  • Direct bookings
  • Option requests
  • Castings
  • Messaging
  • Electronic payment
Features
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Newbook is empowering models and user-generated content creators to seamlessly manage their own careers. Get discovered by top brands, book jobs directly, apply to castings, and get paid all in one beautiful, easy-to-use app. Apply to join our curated community of unique and talented models by sharing your best portfolio photos and a few basic details. Your submission will be reviewed by our team, and we’ll notify you once you’ve been accepted. We welcome both freelance and agency-represented talent. If you’re just starting out and need to build your portfolio, we can help. Email hq@newbookmodels.com. Key Features - Personal portfolios - Direct bookings - Option requests - Castings - Messaging - Electronic payment Newbook includes both a free version and a subscription version with premium features. You can subscribe and pay on the App Store, using your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the 'Newbook Plus Membership' page in settings. The subscription will renew at the same cost. Terms of Service: https://newbookmodels.com/terms-of-service Newbook Purchaser Terms of Service: https://newbookmodels.com/purchaser-terms Privacy Policy: https://newbookmodels.com/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

TixTown

This app simplifies event ticketing, management, and monetization for various services. It allows hosts to quickly create events, set up commissions, and manage payouts, while guests benefit from easy check-ins and referral rewards. It supports peer-to-peer services beyond traditional events.

Highlights
  • Rapid event creation
  • Direct commission setup
  • Instant payouts and refunds
  • Marketing insights
  • QR code check-ins
  • Referral rewards
  • Low platform fees
Features
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Event ticketing, management, and monetization simplified. TixTown is your indispensable all-in-one ticketing and event management tool. With automation that reduces tasks for setting up events to a minimum, TixTown helps you streamline operations and monetize events on the go. The app allows anyone to create ticketed exclusive events, as well as flat-fee or time-based services in a flash. TixTown stands apart from typical event-only apps. In addition to being a full-featured event management tool for parties and conferences, it can handle peer-to-peer events such as attorney-client meetings, online or in-person coaching sessions, consultations, personal training, and even babysitting. TixTown is built for everyone: • For hosts to create unforgettable experiences • For affiliates to earn passive income through onboarded hosts • For guests to attend events safely and benefit from referral incentives Key features for hosts: • Rapid event creation (under 2 minutes with full details) • Direct commission setup for ticket promoters and referrers • Instant payouts and refund management with chargeback protection • Marketing insights and full guest activity logs • Low platform fees (2% per ticket only) Key features for guests: • QR code check-ins for a seamless entry • Referral rewards for inviting new guests • Automatic ticket refunds for unused time during events • Transparent pricing (no hidden fees) • Zero-fee token-based ticketing and wallet-to-wallet transfers ($0.01 only) TixTown goes beyond RSVP and invitation tools. Choose security. Choose transparency. Choose growth. Choose TixTown. Download now and explore new opportunities, meaningful connections, and greater control over your time and money.

Screenshots

Newbook4 screens
TixTown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TixTown at 5.0 against Newbook's 4.5. TixTown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Newbook's advantage is ratings volume (762 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Newbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TixTown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TixTown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newbook has 762 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Newbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of TixTown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newbook ships an update monthly, TixTown every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Newbook versus TixTown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewbookTixTown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (762 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings762 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNewbook Labs, Inc.P2S SOFTWARE INC.

Customer experience

Newbook

All ratings762 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.1%

TixTown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Newbook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
  • Profile editing not saving properly
  • Instagram integration not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video submission option
  • Implement location/filter options
  • Automatically remove expired job listings
  • Improve account approval and support response time
  • Allow models to set rates for additional services (hair, makeup, styling)

TixTown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Newbook

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Quarterly$47.953 Months
  • Annual$119.991 Year
None

TixTown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newbook free?
Newbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TixTown free?
TixTown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Newbook or TixTown?
TixTown is rated higher. Newbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 762 ratings, while TixTown averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Newbook or TixTown have ads?
Neither Newbook nor TixTown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newbook or TixTown?
Newbook ships an update monthly, and TixTown every 5 days. Most recently, Newbook was updated on October 19, 2026 and TixTown on October 18, 2026.

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