Tix vs TicketImpulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time barcode scanning
- Fast patron entry
- Background syncing
- Scan all tickets from one order
- Uses device camera
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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.
TicketImpulse
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Tix | TicketImpulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tix Inc. | EXEM United LLC |
In-app purchases
Tix
No in-app purchases
TicketImpulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tix free?
Is TicketImpulse free?
Do Tix or TicketImpulse have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tix or TicketImpulse?
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