The Ox Events vs Arcus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- Curated event listings
- Brand-hosted experiences
- Tap to RSVP
- In-app ticketing
- Friend connections at events
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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.
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Verdict
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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | The Ox Events | Arcus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | VIPR Digital Limited | Arcus World Ltd |
In-app purchases
The Ox Events
No in-app purchases
Arcus
No in-app purchases
