Comparison

Tix vs TicketImpulse

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

Head to head
About

Tix

This app provides efficient access control for events by scanning tickets sold through a specific ticketing system. It uses the device's camera for fast barcode recognition and real-time syncing with the database, allowing for quick patron entry and streamlined event management.

Highlights
  • Real-time barcode scanning
  • Fast patron entry
  • Background syncing
  • Scan all tickets from one order
  • Uses device camera
Features
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Easy-to-use access control for tickets sold through the Tix online and box office ticketing system. Real-time barcode scanning featuring: • Fast Scanning - TixScan uses your device's camera to scan barcodes. Less time waiting in line to be scanned means happier patrons! • Background Syncing - Our proprietary syncing process does not require the user to select an "online" or "stand-alone" mode for scanning. Your device syncs to our database in real-time while it is connected to the internet via WiFi or a cellular connection. • "Scan All" Functionality - Scan all tickets from the same order in one fell swoop! Installation instructions and a User Guide for TixScan are available in our Knowledge Base. Feel free to reach out to us at support@tix.com with any questions you may have about using TixScan.

About

TicketImpulse

Features
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Target audience: - event(concert) ushers(can scan and see if the qr/barcode fits to particular event) Account obtaining: - usher's account can be created only inside corresponding CRM system by user with provider role(users manager) Internal distribution: - some kind of closed app because ushers can be assigned only inside system without any kind of registration inside IOS app Countries: - USA, Canada, Europe Distribution: - currently this app is meant to be distributed for in-house use. This app is intended only for those users who are registered on the corresponding service. The application is free. The service does not charge for the use of this application.

Screenshots

Tix4 screens
TicketImpulse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TicketImpulse at every 4 days against Tix's every 3 months. TicketImpulse also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, 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

Tix ships an update every 3 months, TicketImpulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tix versus TicketImpulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTixTicketImpulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTix Inc.EXEM United LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tix

No in-app purchases

None

TicketImpulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tix free?
Tix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TicketImpulse free?
TicketImpulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tix or TicketImpulse have ads?
Neither Tix nor TicketImpulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tix or TicketImpulse?
Tix ships an update every 3 months, and TicketImpulse every 4 days. Most recently, Tix was updated on October 13, 2026 and TicketImpulse on September 15, 2026.

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