Ticketek NZ vs Cook Thinks Again
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ticketek NZ
Discover and purchase tickets for a wide range of live events including concerts, sports, and theatre. Access and share your mobile tickets easily for a seamless experience.
- Discover live events
- Buy tickets quickly
- Access mobile tickets
- Share tickets with friends
- Add tickets to Apple Wallet
- Search for events
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The new Ticketek App connects you to thousands of live events and experiences across concerts, sport, comedy, theatre, arts and exhibitions. The fastest way to buy tickets for your next live experience, with easy access to view and share mobile tickets with friends. Discover New Events • Explore events happening near you • Find out what's on this week • Quickly search events and go direct to buy tickets Buy Tickets Quickly • Seamless end to end purchase • Anywhere, Anytime View, Share & Manage Your Tickets • Access mobile tickets for safe, contactless entry • Seamlessly share tickets with friends • Add tickets directly to your Apple Wallet
Cook Thinks Again
Embark on a walking tour with a historical explorer reflecting on his legacy. Discover significant sites, both visible and hidden, in Wellington or Auckland. This app offers a contemporary perspective on historical contributions and encourages reflection on our role in complex narratives.
- Historical walking tours
- Explore significant sites
- Contemporary reflection on legacy
- Humorous storytelling
- Suitable for families
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The famous explorer James Cook is in a reflective mood 250 years after his death. Join him for a walking tour of significant historical sites (seen and unseen) around Wellington or Auckland. This contemporary reflection has Cook ‘thinking again’ about his contribution to Aotearoa, and the long tail of his colonial legacy. What part do we play in this complex story? “Full of humour and storytelling, this is a fantastic way to spend a few hours exploring the city” “My husband and I took our kids, aged 12 and 15. We all loved it”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cook Thinks Again at 100% against Ticketek NZ's 0%. Ticketek NZ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ticketek NZ ships an update fortnightly, Cook Thinks Again every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ticketek NZ | Cook Thinks Again |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ticketek Pty Ltd | Barbarian Productions Limited |
Customer experience
Ticketek NZ
Cook Thinks Again
Bugs and requests
Ticketek NZ
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login screen freezes
- Tickets not visible in app despite successful purchase
- Authentication codes not accepted in app
- Repeated forced logouts
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- Apple Wallet export button non-functional
- Search returns no results for existing events
- Purchased tickets appear in order history but not in tickets section
- Ticket sharing links don't work or arrive after excessive delays
- Error loop: 'This was unexpected. Please try again.'
- App fails to load during high-traffic periods
- Account registration loops on city field validation error
- Password reset emails not sent
- Duplicate account detection errors
- Tickets disappear from view after clicking away
- Print functionality non-functional
- App incompatible with certain iOS versions
- Wallet export shows 'not ready yet' message
- Poor synchronization between app and website data
- Lorem ipsum placeholder text visible in app
Requested features
13 requests- Reliable Apple Wallet integration
- Screenshot capability for tickets
- Persistent login sessions
- Single authentication instead of repeated re-authentication
- Proper ticket display in main tickets section
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- Print-to-PDF functionality
- Faster ticket sharing mechanism
- Better search functionality for events
- Improved error messages and user guidance
- Ticket history retention after event date
- Website-only option without mandatory app
- Better server capacity for high-traffic events
- Simplified account creation and password reset process
Cook Thinks Again
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ticketek NZ
No in-app purchases
Cook Thinks Again
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ticketek NZ free?
Is Cook Thinks Again free?
Do Ticketek NZ or Cook Thinks Again have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ticketek NZ or Cook Thinks Again?
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