Comparison

RPI Library Self vs Tickitin

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

Head to head
About

RPI Library Self

Features
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All patrons with an RPI Library borrowing account may use the RPI Library Self-Checkout app to check out items from the Folsom Library. The Architecture Library is not included. The app will automatically recognize your library location. Download the app to your phone, open the app, and login with your RCS ID and password. Use your phone's camera to take pictures of the barcodes on the items you want to check out. Note that you will also need to deactivate the check-out items at the deactivation station before leaving the library. Some collections will still need to be checked out at the library service desk.

About

Tickitin

Discover, purchase, and share event tickets without any additional fees. Connect with fellow fans, form groups, and split payments for a collaborative and enjoyable experience. Get your hassle-free ticket to unforgettable moments.

Highlights
  • No-fee ticket purchasing
  • Discover concerts, sports, theater, festivals
  • Connect with fan groups
  • Split payments with friends
  • Social event engagement
  • Hassle-free ticket sharing
Features
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Tickitin: No-Fee Tickets, Social Connection, and Easy Payments Say goodbye to fees and complicated ticket purchases. With Tickitin, you can seamlessly discover, buy, and share tickets to your favorite events— all without paying any extra fees. Whether you're into concerts, sports, theater, or festivals, we’ve got you covered. Tickitin goes beyond just buying tickets; it’s about connecting with other fans. Join fan groups, split payments with friends, and engage with like-minded event-goers through our intuitive social features. Our app is designed to bring people together, making ticket buying a collaborative and enjoyable experience. Download Tickitin today and get your ticket to the next big thing — fast, fair, and hassle-free. It’s your ticket-in to unforgettable moments!

Screenshots

RPI Library Self4 screens
Tickitin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RPI Library Self at none against Tickitin's shown. Tickitin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

RPI Library Self ships an update fortnightly, Tickitin weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RPI Library Self versus Tickitin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPI Library SelfTickitin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB74 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMeescan Inc.Tickitin Experiences LLC

In-app purchases

None

RPI Library Self

No in-app purchases

None

Tickitin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPI Library Self free?
RPI Library Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tickitin free?
Tickitin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RPI Library Self or Tickitin have ads?
Tickitin shows ads; RPI Library Self does not.
Which is updated more often, RPI Library Self or Tickitin?
RPI Library Self ships an update fortnightly, and Tickitin weekly. Most recently, RPI Library Self was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tickitin on October 24, 2026.

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