Comparison

HotWay vs Eventpartners

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

Head to head
About

HotWay

Features
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HotWay is an access control and ticket validation app that turns your smartphone into a powerful ticket scanner. Use your iPhone to scan and validate tickets without purchasing or renting dedicated scanning equipment. Add tickets in the way that works best for you: • Create events and tickets directly in HotWay • Import existing tickets from a CSV file • Connect your system via API for automated ticket transfer and management If you already have your own ticketing or sales system, there is no need to replace it. HotWay can be used independently for ticket validation and access control at the entrance. The app is suitable for concerts, festivals, sports events, conferences, exhibitions, museums, theme parks, private events, and other venues where reliable visitor access control is required. Key features: • Fast QR code and barcode scanning • Create tickets directly in HotWay • Import existing tickets from CSV • Integration with external systems via API • Multiple scanning devices can work simultaneously • Protection against duplicate ticket use • Access control across different entrances and zones • Real-time validation results • Event and access management through the online portal HotWay lets you organize access control regardless of how you create or sell your tickets. Create them in HotWay or use tickets from your existing system. Tickets from any source. Access control with HotWay.

About

Eventpartners

Features
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Eventpartners — Lead & Ticket Scanning for Events Scan QR codes, qualify leads, capture details, and speed up entry check-in. Eventpartners is the preferred app for smooth and professional Lead and Entry scanning. From single-day conferences to large-scale festivals, the app is designed to handle high volumes and multiple roles with ease. Lead Scanning Scan QR codes on badges to capture lead contact details Qualify leads: Hot / Warm / Cold Add notes and questionnaire answers Live dashboard with lead breakdown Export leads to Excel (.XLS) Assign lead scan licenses to staff by email Entrance Scanning Fast QR code check-in with instant validation Clear status: Valid / Invalid / Already scanned Sound + vibration + visual indicators for fast scanning Multi-event and multi-role support Access & Security Email + password login One device per account (secure device switching) Grant scanning access to other users Download Eventpartners to professionalize lead capture and event check-in.

Screenshots

HotWay4 screens
Eventpartners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Eventpartners at 13.0 against HotWay's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotWay ships an update every 8 months, Eventpartners every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
HotWay versus Eventpartners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotWayEventpartners
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEsteriolEventpartners

In-app purchases

None

HotWay

No in-app purchases

None

Eventpartners

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotWay free?
HotWay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eventpartners free?
Eventpartners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HotWay or Eventpartners have ads?
Neither HotWay nor Eventpartners shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotWay or Eventpartners?
HotWay ships an update every 8 months, and Eventpartners every 13 months. Most recently, HotWay was updated on October 27, 2026 and Eventpartners on October 11, 2026.

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