Comparison

Ticket Tailor vs TicketSource

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

Head to head
About

Ticket Tailor

Streamline event entry with this app designed for event organizers. It allows for quick ticket scanning, searching attendees, and managing multiple users. The app also supports offline functionality and in-person order taking with payment processing.

Highlights
  • Ticket scanning and attendee search
  • Offline functionality
  • Multiple user profiles
  • In-person order and payment processing
  • Event and time slot switching
  • Auto-sync across devices
Features
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Speed up entry at the door with the Ticket Tailor Check-in app. Built for Event Creators. Whatever size your event, we’ve got you covered: • Scan tickets, search personal details, or select from a (filterable) door list for seamless entry. • When your event is in full swing, stay connected and keep track of the check-in process on the go. • Create multiple user profiles and train your team in minutes. Plus, with the ability to hide sensitive data like ticket count and personal info, and remove access after the event, it can flex with your team. • Download multiple events (or time slots) and switch between them easily. • Auto-sync allows you to check in tickets on multiple devices at once. • Accept in-person orders, and take payment via Tap to Pay on iPhone or cash, allowing you to capture extra demand at the door. And for peace of mind, the app works offline, so even the most remote events can keep going worry-free. Note: this app is not for ticket buyers. You don’t need an account to buy a ticket from an organiser using Ticket Tailor. To learn more about Ticket Tailor, please go to www.tickettailor.com.

About

TicketSource

Streamline event admission with this mobile tool. Quickly scan tickets, track attendance in real-time, and manage guest lists effortlessly. Eliminate manual checks and reduce human error for a smoother event experience.

Highlights
  • Scan tickets and check in guests
  • Live attendance tracking
  • Select and scan multiple events
  • Ticket validation alerts
  • Link external scanning devices
  • View full ticket information
  • Biometric login
Features
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Attention all TicketSource event organisers! The TicketSource app is your trusty sidekick that makes the ticket scanning process quick and effortless. No more manual validating or tedious checklists, just a sleek smartphone or tablet app that'll eliminate the stress and human error. Say goodbye to the chaotic hassle of checking attendees into your events. With the TicketSource app, you can: * Scan tickets and check in guests with ease, ensuring a smooth and flawless event for everyone. * Stay on top of your game with our live attendance tracking. No more guesswork or surprises. Key features include: * Select and scan multiple events - Effortlessly switch between different events if managing multiple events * Scan Ticket QR codes - utilise your device’s camera to quickly scan tickets * Ticket validation - App alerts to invalid or previously scanned tickets * Link external scanning devices - Make scanning even easier and effortless by connecting external scanning devices through the Bluetooth settings * Live Attendance Tracking - Monitor and manage the guest list through the full list of attendees * View full Ticket Information - View all the necessary information regarding the booking, including guests’ names, number of seats, price categories, etc. * Swipe-in Attendees - Manually check in attendees using swipe gestures without needing to scan tickets * Check Out Attendees - Keep track of attendees present by checking-out attendees who leave the venue * View Scan History - See the full list of scan attempts for each device or organisation * Live Statistics - View total tickets sold, scanned/not scanned tickets * Name Each Device - Keep track of each entry point by naming each device * Biometric Login - Login in with Face ID or your thumbnail instead of your pass

Screenshots

Ticket Tailor4 screens
TicketSource4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ticket Tailor at 91% against TicketSource's 0%. Ticket Tailor also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TicketSource's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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

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

TicketSource holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket Tailor has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Ticket Tailor's written reviews are positive against 0% of TicketSource's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ticket Tailor ships an update every 3 weeks, TicketSource every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ticket Tailor versus TicketSource: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicket TailorTicketSource
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZimma LtdTicketSource

Customer experience

Ticket Tailor

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%

TicketSource

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Ticket Tailor

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 🐛 Syncing doesn't always update in real-time
  • 🐛 Camera scanner issues (focus, overexposure)
  • 🐛 QR code scanning problems in sunlight
  • 🐛 App requires logout/login for reliable sync
  • 🐛 Onboarding process for username/password setup is unclear
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  • 🐛 Camera doesn't focus correctly, QR codes appear as white squares

Requested features

6 requests
  • 💡 Email all attendees option
  • 💡 Ability to email attendees with permission
  • 💡 Sales information dashboard in app
  • 💡 Manually initiate sync (pull to refresh)
  • 💡 Display full ticket type
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  • 💡 Keep previous shows accessible

TicketSource

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ticket Tailor

No in-app purchases

None

TicketSource

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ticket Tailor free?
Ticket Tailor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TicketSource free?
TicketSource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ticket Tailor or TicketSource?
TicketSource is rated higher. Ticket Tailor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while TicketSource averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ticket Tailor or TicketSource have ads?
Neither Ticket Tailor nor TicketSource shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ticket Tailor or TicketSource?
Ticket Tailor ships an update every 3 weeks, and TicketSource every 2 months. Most recently, Ticket Tailor was updated on October 25, 2026 and TicketSource on October 9, 2026.

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