# NIGHT OUT vs Scan Express

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.

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

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.

NIGHT OUT ships an update every 3 months, Scan Express every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NIGHT OUT | Scan Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-out/id344427146/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-express-box-office/id6736629453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Night Out](https://appshunter.io/developer/344427149) | [Los Angeles Digital Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772749268) |

## What reviewers say

### NIGHT OUT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-out/id344427146)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for finding events
- 👍 Convenient ticket access
- 👍 Good for planning
- 👍 Fast and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't open/crashes
- 🐛 UI design issues on iPhone
- 🐛 Date of birth field broken
- 🐛 Tickets disappear from app
- 🐛 Directed to external websites for tickets

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App doesn't open
- Date of birth field is broken
- Tickets disappear from the app
- Face ID login fails

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-express-box-office/id6736629453)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 November 1, 2026 and Scan Express on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*