HotWay vs Eventpartners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
HotWay
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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.
Eventpartners
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Eventpartners ā 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | HotWay | Eventpartners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months ā better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Esteriol | Eventpartners |
In-app purchases
HotWay
No in-app purchases
Eventpartners
No in-app purchases









