Tixly Scanner vs Playback for Eos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tixly Scanner
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Tixly Scanner is a fast and secure barcode ticket scanning app that enables you to scan tickets at your venue using the camera on your device or with a compatible Bluetooth scanner. Simply log in and start scanning. All information is synced with Tixly’s Box Office system. Light and dark modes are supported so you can easily read your scans in any environment. Turn on your device’s built-in flashlight to make scanning easier in dark areas. The app shows all relevant ticket information on screen, including scan status and location, entrance details, section number, row number, seat number, price zone, and ticket price. The app displays warning messages, vibrates the device and plays sounds if there is a problem with the ticket scanned. Scan tickets, products & membership cards. Scan multiple tickets in the same order at once. The app also offers an unscan functionality. Search for customer orders if they have problems with their tickets or barcodes are unreadable. Kiosk mode is supported for special hardware solutions. The app is free to use, but requires a Tixly account. Find out more on tixly.com
Playback for Eos
This app connects to ETC Eos family consoles, allowing users to monitor and control playback status for live events. It offers features like triggering commands, adding notes to cues, and syncing status with cue lists.
- Monitor playback status
- Trigger Go and Stop/Back commands
- Add notes to cues
- Sync cue status
- Discover consoles automatically
- Save console settings
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Playback for Eos combines seamless connectivity with elegant simplicity, allowing you to keep track of your production. With a native iOS app connected to an ETC Eos® family console, you can control, view, and note the playback status. Customisable Console Connections • Automatically discover consoles on your local Wi-Fi network. • Intuitively edit console settings to fit your system. • Save console settings for effortless portability. • Seamlessly integrate with consoles in a restricted local network. Powerful Playback • Trigger Go and Stop/Back commands on the connected console. • Attach notes to the current cue for production review. • Sync cue status to a specified cue list. Our responsive support team is always ready to help – reach out anytime at support@artificers.co.uk. Eos® is a registered trademark of ETC, INC. Artifice Industries Ltd. is an independent developer and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by ETC, INC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tixly Scanner at Free against Playback for Eos's $9.99. Tixly Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). Playback for Eos's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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
Tixly Scanner is free to download; Playback for Eos costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tixly Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Playback for Eos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tixly Scanner | Playback for Eos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tix EU ehf | Artifice Industries Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Tixly Scanner
No in-app purchases
Playback for Eos
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tixly Scanner free?
Is Playback for Eos free?
Do Tixly Scanner or Playback for Eos have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tixly Scanner or Playback for Eos?
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