Comparison

Ticketbud vs Stumblecast

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

Head to head
About

Ticketbud

Manage your events and sell tickets directly from your iOS device. This app allows you to view all your events, check in attendees in real-time, and monitor sales data. It utilizes your device's camera to validate tickets and streamline guest check-ins.

Highlights
  • Event management
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee check-in
  • Real-time sales data
  • Ticket validation via camera
Features
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The Ticketbud Organizer helps you manage your events and sell tickets right from iOS. Browse all of the events in your account, check in attendees, and view sales information. Ticketbud uses the camera on your device to validate the Ticketbud tickets you have sold or given away and also to check-in your guests in real time. You will need an account on https://ticketbud.com/ to use this application.

About

Stumblecast

Features
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Tired of scrolling through endless podcast lists? StumbleCast works like a radio — pick a genre and start listening instantly. Swipe to discover new podcasts and internet radio stations. Every episode starts at a random point, just like changing the channel. 14 day free trial of all pro features which can be purchased for a one time fee of $6.99. No ads ever. No algorithms. No endless browsing. Just podcasts and radio, the way listening was meant to feel. HOW IT WORKS - Pick a category like True Crime, Comedy, Sports, or History - An episode or radio station starts playing immediately - Swipe up to jump to something new - Hear something you love? Save it to your favorites FEATURES - Instant playback — no searching required - Podcasts and internet radio stations in one app - Browse 20+ categories - Chromecast and AirPlay support - CarPlay integration for hands-free listening - Download episodes for offline playback - Create and share custom playlists StumbleCast is for people who love audio but hate having to chose. Just open the app and start listening.

Screenshots

Ticketbud3 screens
Stumblecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ticketbud at none against Stumblecast's 1. Ticketbud also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Stumblecast's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price and ads 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. Stumblecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ticketbud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ticketbud ships an update monthly, Stumblecast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ticketbud versus Stumblecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicketbudStumblecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB31 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperIdeabud, Inc.Jason Wilmot

In-app purchases

None

Ticketbud

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stumblecast

One-time1
  • StumbleCast Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Ticketbud free?
Ticketbud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stumblecast free?
Stumblecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ticketbud or Stumblecast have ads?
Neither Ticketbud nor Stumblecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ticketbud or Stumblecast?
Ticketbud ships an update monthly, and Stumblecast every 4 days. Most recently, Ticketbud was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stumblecast on October 11, 2026.

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