Comparison

Tix vs ParcelPoint Mobile

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

ParcelPoint Mobile

Access and manage your packages from smart lockers directly via your phone. Receive instant notifications when items are ready for pickup, complete with location and access details. Enjoy convenient remote unlocking and track your delivery history.

Highlights
  • Remote locker access and unlocking
  • Real-time pickup notifications
  • Package delivery history
  • Location and access instructions
  • Manage all deliveries easily
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The ParcelPoint Smart Lockers mobile app simplifies package and item pickup by allowing users to access their packages or items in the smart lockers directly from their phone, without needing to use a kiosk. You'll receive real-time notifications when an item is ready for pick-up, complete with location details and access instructions. The app offers convenient remote access, enabling users to manage all their packages and deliveries with ease. Key features include: - Remote Access and Unlocking: Through the app, users can remotely unlock assigned lockers without needing to use the kiosk. - Real-Time Notifications: The app sends instant alerts when a package or item has been placed in a locker and ready for pick-up. - History and Accountability: Users can view the history of packages delivered to smart lockers.

Screenshots

Tix4 screens
ParcelPoint Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tix at 50% against ParcelPoint Mobile's 0%. Tix also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.9). ParcelPoint Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tix holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tix's written reviews are positive against 0% of ParcelPoint Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tix ships an update every 3 months, ParcelPoint Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tix versus ParcelPoint Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTixParcelPoint Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better1.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTix Inc.Pitney Bowes

Customer experience

Tix

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ParcelPoint Mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tix

No in-app purchases

None

ParcelPoint Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tix free?
Tix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParcelPoint Mobile free?
ParcelPoint Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tix or ParcelPoint Mobile?
Tix is rated higher. Tix averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ParcelPoint Mobile averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Tix or ParcelPoint Mobile have ads?
Neither Tix nor ParcelPoint Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tix or ParcelPoint Mobile?
Tix ships an update every 3 months, and ParcelPoint Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Tix was updated on August 28, 2026 and ParcelPoint Mobile on September 14, 2026.

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