Comparison

CINARS vs Zeffy

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

Head to head
About

CINARS

This app serves as a digital platform for the 21st International Conference and networking organization for the Performing Arts. It facilitates professional development, relationship building, and knowledge updates within the cultural industry.

Highlights
  • Networking opportunities
  • Develop touring opportunities
  • Build professional relationships
  • Update industry knowledge
  • Event information
Features
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The 21st International Conference and networking organization for the Performing Arts CINARS taking place from November 11 to 16, 2024 in Montreal. CINARS Biennale, is an event in which cultural industry professionals can develop real touring opportunities, build longstanding relationships, and update their knowledge.

About

Zeffy

Transform your smartphone into a payment terminal for your nonprofit. Accept donations and sell tickets in person using major credit cards and mobile wallets. All donations go directly to your cause with no transaction fees.

Highlights
  • Accept credit cards and mobile payments
  • Sell event tickets in person
  • Collect donations in person
  • Zero transaction fees
  • Track all payments
  • Connect to Zeffy campaigns
Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful payment terminal. Accept donations, sell tickets and track all payments instantly — no extra hardware needed! With the Zeffy app, your nonprofit can: • Accept all major credit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay using only your phone! • Sell event tickets or collect donations in person with just a tap • Enjoy zero transaction fees — 100% of every dollar goes to your cause • Seamlessly connect to your Zeffy campaigns for quick setup • Track all payments made to your cause Simply choose your event from your Zeffy account, select the ticket type or donation amount, and let supporters tap their card or phone. Fast, secure, and fee-free — so you can focus on what really matters: your mission.

Screenshots

CINARS3 screens
Zeffy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zeffy at 2.9 against CINARS's 1.0. Zeffy also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (49 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Zeffy holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zeffy has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CINARS's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zeffy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CINARS ships an update monthly, Zeffy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CINARS versus Zeffy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCINARSZeffy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.9 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews30.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSWAPCARD CORPORATIONZeffy

Customer experience

CINARS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Zeffy

All ratings49 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative65.3%

In-app purchases

None

CINARS

No in-app purchases

None

Zeffy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CINARS free?
CINARS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zeffy free?
Zeffy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CINARS or Zeffy?
Zeffy is rated higher. CINARS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Zeffy averages 2.9 from 49 ratings.
Do CINARS or Zeffy have ads?
Neither CINARS nor Zeffy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CINARS or Zeffy?
CINARS ships an update monthly, and Zeffy every 2 weeks. Most recently, CINARS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zeffy on October 27, 2026.

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