Comparison

Serialna vs IT Nation Events

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

Head to head
About

Serialna

This system streamlines customer flow for businesses like hospitals, pharmacies, and restaurants. It uses iPads and a printer to issue tickets, announce numbers, and manage waiting lists, with optional features for large-screen display and email notifications.

Highlights
  • Ticket issuing via iPad
  • Audio announcements for ticket numbers
  • Display of waiting list
  • Printer integration for dual tickets
  • Large screen TV output (in-app purchase)
  • Email notifications for approaching turns (subscription)
Features
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Serialna is easy to use. It only requires iPads and a printer. It is good for a reception desk at hospitals, pharmacies, restaurant, and many other stores! ■Features■ You only need two iPads, a printer, and a wireless router to use this system,and this is a free application. - There is a big button for ticket issuing, and the screen structure is also simple and clear. - Serialna will call the issued ticket numbers by sound guidance. - Announced numbers will be displayed as a list on the screen. - You will use the calling iPad to announce the numbers and check the waiting list. - With autodetection, it is easy to set up the connection between the printer and the iPad. - Serialna can print out two tickets at the same time for one number. You can give one to your customer and hold another one for the management at the reception desk. ■Components■ - One ticket issuing iPad for displaying a ticket issuing button and the ticket numbers. - More than one calling iPads for managing the ticket number list. (Please install Serialna to all using iPads.) - One printer. - One wireless router * iPads will be connected by Wifi and the printer will be connected by Ethernet LAN. ■Supported Printers■ - BIXOLON SRP-F310 - CITIZEN CT-S651(Choose the one with Ethernet LAN) - EPSON TM-m30 - EPSON TM-T70-i - EPSON TM-T88V(Choose the one with Ethernet LAN) - EPSON TM-T88V-i - STAR MICRONICS FVP10 series(Choose the one with Ethernet LAN) * Prepare roll paper of 80 mm width. * The company names and product names are registered trademarks. ■Request Information on TV(In-App Purchase)■ Using iPad’s TV output function, the request page can be displayed on a large screen TV. - Price  $79.99   ■Call by E-Mail(In-App Purchase)■ Call by E-Mail feature notifies when their turn is approaching by e-mail. - Price of Subscription  $24.99/month  $233.99/year(Free 3-month trial)  We will charge to your iTunes account.  Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.  We will charge you within 24 hours after the end of the current period if you continue to join the service.  Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.  Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase.  You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. - Privacy policy   https://www.nhs.co.jp/en/privacy/ - Terms of the service(Japanese Only)   https://serialna.com/ja/manual/manuals-eula.html

About

IT Nation Events

Connect with IT industry experts and thought leaders at official events. This app helps IT professionals grow their companies and achieve long-term success in the IT sector.

Highlights
  • Connect with industry experts
  • Access event information
  • Network with IT professionals
  • Grow your IT company
  • Achieve long-term success
Features
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The official app for IT Nation events hosted by ConnectWise. IT Nation brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and IT professionals - just like you - ready to grow a strong company and obtain long-term success within the IT industry.

Screenshots

IT Nation Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Serialna at 3.5 against IT Nation Events's 3.0. IT Nation Events's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Serialna sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. IT Nation Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Serialna holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serialna ships an update every 5 months, IT Nation Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Serialna versus IT Nation Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerialnaIT Nation Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNIPPON STEEL Hitachi Systems Solutions, Inc.ConnectWise

Customer experience

Serialna

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

IT Nation Events

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Serialna

Subscriptions2
  • Call by E-Mail$24.991 Month
  • Call by E-Mail3 Months trial$239.991 Year
One-time1
  • Request Information on TV$59.99
None

IT Nation Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Serialna free?
Serialna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IT Nation Events free?
IT Nation Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Serialna or IT Nation Events?
Serialna is rated higher. Serialna averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IT Nation Events averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Serialna or IT Nation Events have ads?
Neither Serialna nor IT Nation Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Serialna or IT Nation Events?
Serialna ships an update every 5 months, and IT Nation Events every 2 months. Most recently, Serialna was updated on November 1, 2026 and IT Nation Events on November 3, 2026.

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