Comparison

TicketSource vs ShedSync

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

Head to head
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

About

ShedSync

Features
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ShedSync is a companion app to the ShedSync.com website. ShedSync is a powerful platform for teams working in the field. Design custom forms and workflows on the web, then collect structured data seamlessly through a mobile app—online or offline. Whether you’re managing inspections, audits, surveys, or on-site reporting, ShedSync helps you capture the right data, at the right time, in the right place. Key Features: * Dynamic Forms & Workflows Create fully custom forms on the web—no coding required. Build sections, inputs, and logic tailored to your business. * Mobile Data Collection Your field team uses the app to complete forms, capture photos, scan barcodes, and log information directly on-site. * Location-Aware Reporting Automatically capture location data with every submission, giving you full visibility of where work is happening. * Works Offline No signal? No problem. Data is stored locally and synced automatically when back online. * Real-Time Sync & Insights Submissions are instantly available in your dashboard for analysis, tracking, and reporting. * Secure & Reliable Built with enterprise-grade security to keep your data safe and accessible.

Screenshots

TicketSource4 screens
ShedSync3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShedSync at every 2 weeks against TicketSource's every 2 months. TicketSource's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TicketSource ships an update every 2 months, ShedSync every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TicketSource versus ShedSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicketSourceShedSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTicketSourceCobalt Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

None

TicketSource

No in-app purchases

None

ShedSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TicketSource free?
TicketSource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShedSync free?
ShedSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TicketSource or ShedSync have ads?
Neither TicketSource nor ShedSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TicketSource or ShedSync?
TicketSource ships an update every 2 months, and ShedSync every 2 weeks. Most recently, TicketSource was updated on October 9, 2026 and ShedSync on October 7, 2026.

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