Comparison

Central Tickets vs Upfrontbeats

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

Head to head
About

Central Tickets

Access affordable tickets to theatre, music, comedy, and more by becoming a seat-filler. Members can book up to six tickets per event and gain access to exclusive pre-sales and West End discounts.

Highlights
  • Free membership
  • Browse 100+ shows
  • Book up to 6 tickets
  • Seat-filling offers £4-£6.50
  • Discounted tickets £15 or under
  • Exclusive pre-sale access
  • Manage bookings in-app
Features
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Theatre, music and so much more! Get £4-£15 tickets for theatre, music concerts, comedy, talks, movies, classical music by becoming a seat-filler with Central Tickets Our members have access to a wide variety of different shows for an affordable price in exchange for being discreet and providing a valuable service to event organisers. Members can book up to six tickets so you can take friends and family along with you (you’ll always be sat together). By registering as seat-filler you’ll also have access to exclusive pre-sales and West End discounts via our third-party ticketing partners. As one of our members you’ll enjoy access to a broad selection of shows and get the chance to explore new events and venues. Membership is free! Features • Free membership • Browse & search 100+ shows • Book up to 6 tickets per event in-app • Seat-filling offers for £4-6.50 per ticket • Discounted offers at £15 or under • Exclusive pre-sale access • Discounted West End Tickets • Manage Bookings – cancel or amend bookings in-app • Tickets – access tickets in-app • Manage Account – update preferences, notifications etc Member Feedback: “the benefits of being a Central Tickets member are being able to experience a wealth of shows, performances and music events at an affordable price“ “you never know what the next day is going to bring. Quite often you’ll be at work, you’ll get a notification and you can book something for that evening. It’s fantastic” “the benefits are great. It gives you opportunities to see lots of different things and save a lot of

About

Upfrontbeats

Features
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Upfrontbeats is an app that allows you to discover new music and keeps you updated with news from the electronic music scene. Whether you're a casual listener or a die-hard music fan, Upfrontbeats has something for everyone. Download the app today and start discovering your new favorite music!

Screenshots

Central Tickets4 screens
Upfrontbeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Central Tickets at every 3 weeks against Upfrontbeats's every 4 months. Upfrontbeats's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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

Central Tickets ships an update every 3 weeks, Upfrontbeats every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Central Tickets versus Upfrontbeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCentral TicketsUpfrontbeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Tickets LimitedAlexander Callow

In-app purchases

None

Central Tickets

No in-app purchases

None

Upfrontbeats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Central Tickets free?
Central Tickets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Upfrontbeats free?
Upfrontbeats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Central Tickets or Upfrontbeats have ads?
Neither Central Tickets nor Upfrontbeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Central Tickets or Upfrontbeats?
Central Tickets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Upfrontbeats every 4 months. Most recently, Central Tickets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Upfrontbeats on November 7, 2026.

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