# Ticketek NZ vs StudentCard

The clearest difference is rating: StudentCard at 5.0 against Ticketek NZ's 1.0. StudentCard also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%). Ticketek NZ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

StudentCard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ticketek NZ's written reviews are positive against 27% of StudentCard's.

Ticketek NZ ships an update fortnightly, StudentCard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ticketek NZ | StudentCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticketek-nz/id583264123/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentcard/id941394815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **26.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 90 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ticketek Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/454379424) | [StudentCard NZ Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/705513368) |

## What reviewers say

### Ticketek NZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticketek-nz/id583264123)

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.

**Highlights:** Discover live events, Buy tickets quickly, Access mobile tickets, Share tickets with friends, Add tickets to Apple Wallet, Search for events

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Website alternative works better than app
- 📱 Apple Wallet integration attempted (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently and unexpectedly
- 🔐 Excessive re-authentication required for basic navigation
- 📱 Tickets don't display in main ticket section, only in order history
- ❌ Apple Wallet integration non-functional
- 🚫 Screenshot functionality disabled

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### StudentCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentcard/id941394815)

Access exclusive student discounts and present your digital card at participating retailers. Find deals on necessities and niceties, and manage your student card directly through the app. Get campus information and support contacts if your institution is partnered.

**Highlights:** Digital student card, Discount finder, Exclusive card member deals, Buy or activate student card, Campus information access, Key contact details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ticketek NZ free?

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

### Is StudentCard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ticketek NZ or StudentCard?

StudentCard is rated higher. Ticketek NZ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StudentCard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ticketek NZ or StudentCard have ads?

Neither Ticketek NZ nor StudentCard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ticketek NZ or StudentCard?

Ticketek NZ ships an update fortnightly, and StudentCard every 2 months. Most recently, Ticketek NZ was updated on October 29, 2026 and StudentCard on October 5, 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.*