Comparison

Abacus Access vs cowtic

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

Head to head
About

Abacus Access

This app provides secure access to Abacus ERP and portal solutions. It enhances safety with two-factor authentication and offers convenient confirmation via push notifications.

Highlights
  • Secure login to Abacus ERP
  • Portal solution access
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Push notification confirmations
  • Simple and secure onboarding
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Among other things Abacus Access can be used for logging into the Abacus ERP as well as the portal solutions. The strengths of Abacus' own MFA-App: - Own solution and therefore full integration into the Abacus world - Increased safety through use of a 2-factor - The 2-factor is also used when using an external login - Simple and secure onboarding - Comfortable use of the app by means of push notifications - Transactions within Abacus can be confirmed to the app (future release)

About

cowtic

Features
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cowtic Check-In helps event teams manage entry with confidence. Scan ticket QR codes at the door, search customers or guests by name, and check in individual tickets or whole guest parties. The app is built for event staff and supports offline check-in after the event data has synced, so your team can keep working even when the network drops. A cowtic organizer account and staff access code are required.

Screenshots

Abacus Access4 screens
cowtic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: cowtic at monthly against Abacus Access's every 4 months. 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

Abacus Access ships an update every 4 months, cowtic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Abacus Access versus cowtic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbacus Accesscowtic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABACUS Researchsiebenberge gmbh

In-app purchases

None

Abacus Access

No in-app purchases

None

cowtic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abacus Access free?
Abacus Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cowtic free?
cowtic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abacus Access or cowtic have ads?
Neither Abacus Access nor cowtic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abacus Access or cowtic?
Abacus Access ships an update every 4 months, and cowtic monthly. Most recently, Abacus Access was updated on October 24, 2026 and cowtic on October 28, 2026.

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