Comparison

The Ox Events vs Arcus

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

Head to head
About

The Ox Events

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We present you The Ox Events App, a button away from your guide to what is happening in Oxford all at a push of a button away. The Ox Events is responsible for all student nightlife in Oxford and we are here to bring you the best nights and all round fun and entertainment within the city.

About

Arcus

Discover curated events and experiences hosted by brands you'll love. Simply tap to RSVP and get your ticket directly in the app. Connect with friends attending the same events.

Highlights
  • Curated event listings
  • Brand-hosted experiences
  • Tap to RSVP
  • In-app ticketing
  • Friend connections at events
Features
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The events worth leaving the house for, straight from the people running them. Pop-ups, dinners, run clubs, launches, nights out. No filler. FIND IT Every event comes from the people behind it. See what's on tomorrow, this week, or what's popular. GET IN Free RSVPs and paid tickets in one place. Apple Pay in seconds. Your ticket and QR code live in the app, ready at the door. BRING YOUR PEOPLE Add your friends, see what they're going to, and send an invite link so nobody misses out. DON'T MISS IT Add events to your calendar and get directions to the venue in one tap. RUNNING YOUR OWN EVENTS? Create an event page, sell tickets, run a guestlist and promo codes, check people in from your phone, and get detailed analytics.

Screenshots

The Ox Events3 screens
Arcus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arcus at every 9 days against The Ox Events's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Ox Events ships an update every 12 months, Arcus every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
The Ox Events versus Arcus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Ox EventsArcus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVIPR Digital LimitedArcus World Ltd

In-app purchases

None

The Ox Events

No in-app purchases

None

Arcus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Ox Events free?
The Ox Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arcus free?
Arcus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Ox Events or Arcus have ads?
Neither The Ox Events nor Arcus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Ox Events or Arcus?
The Ox Events ships an update every 12 months, and Arcus every 9 days. Most recently, The Ox Events was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arcus on October 24, 2026.

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