Comparison

ShowsManager vs HotWay

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

Head to head
About

ShowsManager

Features
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ShowsHappening launched in May 2013 and has sold tickets for over 400 events including Malta's biggest events like Joseph Calleja 2016, Rockestra, The Sound of Music and Bla Kondixin and Eden Leusire (Comedy Club). ShowsHappening is also used by other regular events like G7, Sunglasses at Night, Blank, Eden leisure Electro Lobster, Events By Martin and many more. Our software puts event organisers in complete control of their events, in real-time, with some really nice features.

About

HotWay

Features
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HotWay is an access control and ticket validation app that turns your smartphone into a powerful ticket scanner. Use your iPhone to scan and validate tickets without purchasing or renting dedicated scanning equipment. Add tickets in the way that works best for you: β€’ Create events and tickets directly in HotWay β€’ Import existing tickets from a CSV file β€’ Connect your system via API for automated ticket transfer and management If you already have your own ticketing or sales system, there is no need to replace it. HotWay can be used independently for ticket validation and access control at the entrance. The app is suitable for concerts, festivals, sports events, conferences, exhibitions, museums, theme parks, private events, and other venues where reliable visitor access control is required. Key features: β€’ Fast QR code and barcode scanning β€’ Create tickets directly in HotWay β€’ Import existing tickets from CSV β€’ Integration with external systems via API β€’ Multiple scanning devices can work simultaneously β€’ Protection against duplicate ticket use β€’ Access control across different entrances and zones β€’ Real-time validation results β€’ Event and access management through the online portal HotWay lets you organize access control regardless of how you create or sell your tickets. Create them in HotWay or use tickets from your existing system. Tickets from any source. Access control with HotWay.

Screenshots

ShowsManager4 screens
HotWay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShowsManager at 13.0 against HotWay's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowsManager ships an update every 10 months, HotWay every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on May 31, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ShowsManager versus HotWay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowsManagerHotWay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 8 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShowshappening LtdEsteriol

In-app purchases

None

ShowsManager

No in-app purchases

None

HotWay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShowsManager free?
ShowsManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotWay free?
HotWay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShowsManager or HotWay have ads?
Neither ShowsManager nor HotWay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShowsManager or HotWay?
ShowsManager ships an update every 10 months, and HotWay every 8 months. Most recently, ShowsManager was updated on May 31, 2026 and HotWay on September 24, 2026.

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