Comparison

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ vs Gametime

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

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About

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ

Access a vast selection of tickets for concerts, theater, sports, and more. This app offers a streamlined purchasing experience, real-time availability updates, and personalized event recommendations. Stay informed with push notifications for your favorite artists and events.

Highlights
  • Easy ticket purchasing
  • Real-time availability calendar
  • Personalized event recommendations
  • Push notifications for favorite artists
  • Digital tickets (Sma-ticket, QR)
  • Event news and articles
Features
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【2,800万人以上が利用!日本最大級のチケットアプリ】 ライブ、演劇、スポーツ、イベントなどチケット&ニュースが満載! 先行受付のチャンスや、絶対に見逃したくない抽選結果、チケットのダウンロードもアプリがプッシュ通知でタイムリーにお知らせします。 <イープラスアプリの主な特徴> ●WEBよりスムーズに!アプリ優先レーンで早く買える! チケット発売日などの混雑時も、アプリ専用の申込画面への優先レーンを用意。 Webブラウザよりも素早く、快適にチケット購入画面へ進めます。 ● あなたの「好き」を厳選レコメンド お気に入りアーティストや過去の履歴に基づき、あなた好みの公演を自動でピックアップ。最新トレンド機能で、今話題のイベントも一目でチェックできます。 ●プッシュ通知でもう見逃さない 好きなアーティストやイベントはハートをタップしてお気に入り登録すると最新情報をお届け。 検索履歴からも関心の高い先行発売情報を通知するので、もうチャンスを逃しません。 ●予定に合わせてサクッと検索 「休日、何する?」の答えがココに!詳細な検索機能で気になる公演やイベントに素早くリーチ! カレンダー形式で空き状況をパッと確認できるので、公演回数が多い舞台やイベントの予定立てもラクラクです。 ●スマホ1つで入場まで完結 チケットの申込みから発券、当日の入場までアプリ1つでスマートに。 紙のチケットの発券不要。忘れ物の心配もなく安心。 ●友達・家族への受け渡しも簡単 メールやLINEを使って、同行者へチケットを簡単に分配。はじめての方でも迷わず、スムーズにチケットを渡せます。 ※一部、分配対象外の公演がございます。 <チケット申込みについて> チケットの申込みには、イープラスの会員登録(無料)が必要です。 アプリまたはwebからご登録いただけます。 https://member.eplus.jp/register-member ※すでに会員登録をしている方は、ログインしてご利用ください。 <エンタメニュース「SPICE」> アプリ内では、国内初のエンタメ特化型情報メディア「SPICE」の最新記事を掲載中! 音楽、クラシック、舞台、アニメ・ゲーム、イベント・レジャー、アート、スポーツ、映画などの最新ニュースやレポート、独占インタビューやコラム、動画コンテンツなど最新エンタメのHOTなコンテンツをお届けします 「SPICE(https://spice.eplus.jp/ )」 +++ e+(イープラス)とは +++ ・日本最大級: 会員数2,800万人以上が利用するチケット販売サービス ・登録無料: 会員登録は無料。誰でもすぐにはじめられます ・多彩な決済: クレジットカード、コンビニ、ネットバンキング等に対応 ・自由な受取: スマチケ(電子チケット)のほか、全国のファミリーマート、セブン-イレブンでの受取も可能 ・主催者支援: 主催者自身がチケット販売を行える「WEBオープンシステム」も提供 ++++++++++++++++++++

About

Gametime

Find last-minute deals on tickets for sports, concerts, and theater. This app offers mobile ticket delivery, seat view previews, and a simple checkout process. It also includes a comprehensive ticket coverage policy for added peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Last-minute ticket deals
  • View from seats
  • Mobile ticket delivery
  • Ticket coverage included
  • Easy selling of tickets
  • No hidden fees
Features
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Gametime is the app that helps *you* score deals to all your favorite events! Now featuring Gametime Ticket Coverage, the most comprehensive service and protection policy in ticketing - included free with all purchases. Gametime is the top app for deals on last minute tickets to sports, concerts, and theater. Gametime is a resale market, not the main provider of tickets. Resellers may list tickets above or below face value Did you know ticket prices for your favorite events - sports, music, and theater - actually go down the closer you get to showtime? Get the best deals, see the view from your seats, and utilize Gametime’s super-simple checkout process to get into events even after they have started. Mobile ticket delivery helps save paper and printing headaches. Easy mobile ticket sharing lets you send tickets to all your friends so they can join you in the fun. SCORE GREAT DEALS - Take advantage of falling ticket prices as you get closer to the event time. - Buy tickets up to 90-minutes after the start of the event. - Special Zone Deals provide added discounts that can help you save even more! GAMETIME TICKET COVERAGE - INCLUDED FREE Buy with confidence with the most comprehensive service policy in ticketing, included free with all purchases. You get: - Lowest Price Guaranteed - or get 110% of the difference - Lightning Refunds - refunds for canceled events within days, not weeks (or longer) and no forced credits like some other companies - Job Loss Protection - in the event you lose your job and need some cash we will provide you with a refund Plus more! Restrictions apply. EASY TICKET BUYING - The best seats at the lowest prices = big savings! - Utilize venue maps to make easy seat and price comparisons to find the exact seat you want. - Panoramic photos show the exact view from any section. - 2-Click checkout process. - Mobile delivery allows you to buy and walk into the event without missing a step. NO HIDDEN FEES Gametime always displays prices with fees included, which means less guesswork for you and more time enjoying the thrill of a game, concert or show. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY - Mobile ticket delivery saves paper & ink. - Send tickets to friends directly to their mobile phones, they don’t need to print anything either! EASILY SELL TICKETS - List and price tickets with just a few taps. - Get text updates as soon as your tickets sell. - Get paid through PayPal. Gametime is THE ticket app for all major sporting events including top baseball, football, hockey, and basketball from all the top leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, & NCAA) and major events like the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, MLB World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, and more. Discover the top concerts from hit artists (Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, Post Malone, Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Jonas Brothers, Mumford & Sons, Blink-182, and more!). Don’t miss out on top theater shows (Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, The Lion King, Wicked and more). Also other events like Monster Jam, WWE, and hit comedy tours such as Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Nate Bargatze, Trevor Noah and more. We believe in shared experiences (bring your friends!) and the power and enjoyment of live entertainment. Shop, compare, and save with Gametime.

Screenshots

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ4 screens
Gametime4 screens

Verdict

The call

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ and Gametime both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Gametime's written reviews are positive against 5% of e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ's. Gametime also leads on ratings volume (272K vs 140) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ against 4.7 for Gametime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gametime has 272K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ's written reviews are positive against 81% of Gametime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ ships an update monthly, Gametime weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ versus Gametime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametere+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケGametime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (140 ratings)4.7 (272K ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140272K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB130 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developereplus inc.Gametime United Inc.

Customer experience

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ

All ratings140 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral19.0%
Negative76.2%

Gametime

All ratings271,716 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews5,785 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gametime

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tickets not transferring to Ticketmaster
  • Tickets not scanning at venue
  • App glitches causing incorrect charges

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to switch to Canadian dollars
  • Ability to resell tickets for original price
  • Clearer communication on ticket availability and pricing

In-app purchases

None

e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ

No in-app purchases

None

Gametime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ free?
e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gametime free?
Gametime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ or Gametime?
Gametime is rated higher. e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Gametime averages 4.7 from 272K ratings.
Do e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ or Gametime have ads?
Neither e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ nor Gametime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ or Gametime?
e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ ships an update monthly, and Gametime weekly. Most recently, e+(イープラス) チケット・ニュース・スマチケ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Gametime on September 24, 2026.

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