Comparison

Showpass vs StageVibes

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

Head to head
About

Showpass

Discover and purchase tickets for top events across North America. This app allows you to store and present your digital tickets via a QR code for seamless entry, eliminating the need for physical tickets.

Highlights
  • Event discovery
  • Ticket purchasing
  • Digital ticket scanning
  • QR code entry
  • Eliminates physical tickets
Features
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Showpass is the leading event management and ticketing provider in North America. You can discover the best events, buy tickets and get them scanned all on this app. You can just show the Showpass QR code to any events and you are all set! So no more printing, finding and keeping physical tickets.

About

StageVibes

Features
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StageVibes is a premier global entertainment industry platform designed to integrate artists, managers, event organizers, venues, promoters, agencies, service providers, and fans into a single, unified digital ecosystem. Born out of the need to eliminate geographic and administrative barriers within the creative arts, the platform simplifies talent discovery, professional networking, localized and international hiring, event promotion, audience engagement, and business transactions. By centralizing these critical resources, StageVibes empowers creative professionals to scale their careers, streamline business operations, and expand their market reach beyond traditional boundaries. Key Features 1. Professional Profiles & Digital Portfolios Comprehensive Industry Identity: Build multi-dimensional profiles showcasing biographies, performance history, skills, awards, and union affiliations. Multimedia Integration: Upload high-definition photos, showreels, music, and videos to create a global electronic press kit (EPK). 2. Advanced Talent Discovery & Search Engine Granular Filtering: Locate talent and service providers using advanced multi-tier filters (location, category, genre, specialty). Global Sourcing: Seamlessly discover emerging artists and top-tier professionals for international festivals, local venues, and promotions. 3. Cross-Border Networking & Collaboration Direct Industry Pipelines: Build secure relationships with artists, managers, promoters, and organizers globally. B2B Interconnectivity: Forge partnerships with essential service providers like legal counsel, designers, sound engineers, and stage crew. 4. Direct Booking & "Hire Me" Functionality Streamlined Inquiries: Display availability and receive inbound performance or employment requests directly. End-to-End Engagement: Organizers can negotiate riders, finalize availability, and issue formal inquiries within the app. 5. Event Promotion Solutions Targeted Visibility: Create public or industry-exclusive event listings to reach hyper-targeted demographics. 6. Secure Communication & Reputation Architecture Centralized Messaging: Facilitate fast collaborative project discussions and contract negotiations. Verified Reviews & Feedback: A peer-to-peer review system rewards professionalism and builds a trusted merit-based community. 7. Global Industry Opportunities Bulletin Centralized Job Board: Access active casting calls, auditions, festival applications, venue bookings, and collaboration notices. Strategic Benefits For Artists & Performers Maximized Discoverability: Present portfolios directly to verified international decision-makers. Career Autonomy: Access global gigs and collaborations without needing costly representation. For Managers & Agencies Roster Monetization: Manage a talent roster, handle multiple inquiries, and track pitches via a macro-view dashboard. Strategic B2B Growth: Identify unexploited regional markets and touring partnerships. For Event Organizers, Promoters, & Venues Operational Efficiency: Reduce sourcing times by combining talent discovery, communication, and bookings in one place. Risk Mitigation: Verify an artist’s track record through community reviews and historical data before booking. For Fans & Communities Direct Patronage: Discover emerging talent, track local tours, and directly support independent creators. Transforming the Entertainment Marketplace StageVibes goes beyond standard networking; it is a transformative digital infrastructure that modernizes the creative economy. By consolidating fragmented networks into a secure marketplace, we eliminate geographic limits, lower entry costs for independent talent, and foster cross-cultural collaborations. StageVibes ensures the future of entertainment is accessible, efficient, and interconnected worldwide. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stagevibes.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Showpass4 screens
StageVibes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Showpass at none against StageVibes's 10. Showpass also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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. StageVibes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Showpass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Showpass ships an update fortnightly, StageVibes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Showpass versus StageVibes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowpassStageVibes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB129 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUp In Code Inc.StageVibes

In-app purchases

None

Showpass

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

StageVibes

One-time10
  • $40.99$40.99
  • $41.99$41.99
  • $42.99$42.99
Show 7 more
  • $43.99$43.99
  • $44.99$44.99
  • $45.99$45.99
  • $46.99$46.99
  • $47.99$47.99
  • $48.99$48.99
  • $49.99$49.99

Questions

Is Showpass free?
Showpass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageVibes free?
StageVibes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Showpass or StageVibes have ads?
Neither Showpass nor StageVibes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Showpass or StageVibes?
Showpass ships an update fortnightly, and StageVibes every 2 months. Most recently, Showpass was updated on October 26, 2026 and StageVibes on October 8, 2026.

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