Comparison

NIGHT OUT vs Scan Express

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

Head to head
About

NIGHT OUT

Discover and book local events, venues, and festivals. Get insider access to tickets and tables for your next outing. Enjoy exclusive experiences curated by experts and easily manage your entry.

Highlights
  • Find and book local experiences
  • Access exclusive events and venues
  • Purchase tickets easily
  • Quick ticket retrieval for entry
  • Curated content from experts
  • Push notifications for updates
Features
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NIGHTOUT makes it easy to find and book experiences happening around your city. We partner with thousands of the best events, venues, and festivals to give you insider access to the hottest tickets, tables, and everything you need to have your next #NIGHTOUT. With the NIGHTOUT app you will: - Gain access to exclusive experiences in your city - Browse content curated by our team of expert taste makers - Purchase tickets with a few simple taps - Quickly pull up your tickets for fast entry Make every NIGHTOUT one to remember: - Accept push notifications so you’re always in the know - Subscribe to our newsletter and receive killer content directly from our curation team - Follow us on social media, where we hook our friends up with special offers and awesome giveaways Connect with NIGHTOUT: Instagram: @nightoutofficial Facebook: facebook.com/nightoutofficial Twitter: @therealNIGHTOUT

About

Scan Express

Streamline event management with a virtual box office and check-in system. Easily scan QR codes, search attendees, and accept payments on-site. Monitor attendance in real-time across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for attendee validation
  • Searchable attendee database
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Real-time attendance tracking
  • On-site payment processing
  • Virtual box office capabilities
Features
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Selling tickets for your events is easier than ever, with our Scan Check-In and Virtual Box Office App. Transform any iPhone or iPad into a full-service check-in system that quickly and easily gives event organizers the tools to scan and grant entry to attendees. All check-ins are synced with our servers to allow you to redeem tickets from multiple devices at various entrances, preventing tickets from being used more than once. Features include: - Quickly validate and check-in attendees using our QR Code scanner via your device's camera. - Easily find attendees through search of name, ticket number, or order confirmation number. - Available to use on multiple devices at the same time. - New purchases information added automatically; our App immediately updates. - Accept cash, debit or credit cards,Tap-to-Pay, the day of your event. - Up to the minute view of the check-in progress for your event; see how many tickets you have checked in with our easy to read attendance progress bar. - Our App offers all the tools you need to run a Virtual Box Office without additional equipment.

Screenshots

NIGHT OUT4 screens
Scan Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan Express at 5.0 against NIGHT OUT's 3.2. Scan Express also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). NIGHT OUT's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan Express holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIGHT OUT has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIGHT OUT ships an update every 3 months, Scan Express every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NIGHT OUT versus Scan Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIGHT OUTScan Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB109 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNight OutLos Angeles Digital Studio LLC

Customer experience

NIGHT OUT

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative18.6%

Scan Express

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NIGHT OUT

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App doesn't open
  • Date of birth field is broken
  • Tickets disappear from the app
  • Face ID login fails
Show 3 more
  • UI elements overlap on iPhone
  • Cannot sign up or sign in
  • App does not download or work

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add cities near user's location
  • Add recommendations based on purchases
  • Return to original ticketing methods
  • Fix DOB input for older users
  • Include family-friendly events

Scan Express

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NIGHT OUT

No in-app purchases

None

Scan Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NIGHT OUT free?
NIGHT OUT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan Express free?
Scan Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NIGHT OUT or Scan Express?
Scan Express is rated higher. NIGHT OUT averages 3.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Scan Express averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NIGHT OUT or Scan Express have ads?
NIGHT OUT shows ads; Scan Express does not.
Which is updated more often, NIGHT OUT or Scan Express?
NIGHT OUT ships an update every 3 months, and Scan Express every 2 months. Most recently, NIGHT OUT was updated on October 23, 2026 and Scan Express on October 27, 2026.

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