# Eventbrite vs VIPSocio Manager

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eventbrite at weekly against VIPSocio Manager's every 4 months. Eventbrite also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 2) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). VIPSocio Manager's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Eventbrite against 5.0 for VIPSocio Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eventbrite has 1.8M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Eventbrite ships an update weekly, VIPSocio Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eventbrite | VIPSocio Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventbrite/id487922291/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipsocio-manager/id1403677751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eventbrite](https://appshunter.io/developer/368260524) | [Innocent Wamey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312742703) |

## What reviewers say

### Eventbrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventbrite/id487922291)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover, book, and share local events and experiences. Find personalized recommendations, insider guides, and connect with friends to see what they're attending. Access tickets and event details easily.

**Highlights:** Personalized event discovery, Insider city guides, Event booking and ticket management, Social sharing of events, Friend activity tracking, Save and like events

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use app
- 🎟️ Convenient digital tickets
- 🔍 Helpful for discovering local events
- 🗓️ Integrates with calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to manage multiple accounts
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and password reset problems
- Tickets not syncing properly between app and website
- Search results not matching actual event details
- App not working on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter events by date and time
- Option to remove unwanted events from search results
- Support for multiple email addresses per account
- Improved notification system for upcoming events


### VIPSocio Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipsocio-manager/id1403677751)

This app streamlines event management for organizers and producers. It allows for efficient customer check-ins, ticket sales, and attendee tracking, helping to reduce queues and detect fraudulent tickets.

**Highlights:** View live and past events, Scan QR codes for faster check-in, Reduce lines at the door, Track attendees, Detect fraudulent tickets, Sell tickets in person, Track cash payments and collect customer data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eventbrite free?

Eventbrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VIPSocio Manager free?

VIPSocio Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eventbrite or VIPSocio Manager?

VIPSocio Manager is rated higher. Eventbrite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while VIPSocio Manager averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Eventbrite or VIPSocio Manager have ads?

Neither Eventbrite nor VIPSocio Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eventbrite or VIPSocio Manager?

Eventbrite ships an update weekly, and VIPSocio Manager every 4 months. Most recently, Eventbrite was updated on October 21, 2026 and VIPSocio Manager on September 26, 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.*