IQ vs Ticketbutler Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IQ
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With the IQ-Plug app, you have full control over your IQ-Plug charging station directly from your smartphone. Features include: • Adjust Amperage and Phase Settings: Customize the current and phase settings when configuring a new charging box. • OCPP Settings: Easily configure your Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) settings. • Firmware Version: Check the firmware version of your charging station. • Network Setup: Change and manage the network to which your charging station is connected. To change the amperage and phase settings on a new charging box, simply connect your phone to the charging box’s network and scan the QR code with the app’s built-in camera.
Ticketbutler Direct
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We make handling check-in and name badge printing easy for you as an organiser and a great experience for your guests. The Ticketbutler app empowers you to: - Scan and check-in guests at your event. - Connect a Ticketbuter Name Badge Printer for an unparalleled badge printing experience. - Connect multiple devices to a single printer and print simultaneously A Global Hit in 40+ Countries! Ticketbutler is available worldwide. It has already been used in over 35 countries with great success. With its flexible and user-friendly design, it is a reliable and efficient solution for all kinds of events and occasions, no matter where in the world they take place. Read more on our homepage: https://ticketbutler.io/name-badges/#printer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ticketbutler Direct at monthly against IQ's every 2 months. IQ's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IQ ships an update every 2 months, Ticketbutler Direct monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IQ | Ticketbutler Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | starti.app ApS | Ticketbutler ApS |
In-app purchases
IQ
No in-app purchases
Ticketbutler Direct
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IQ free?
Is Ticketbutler Direct free?
Do IQ or Ticketbutler Direct have ads?
Which is updated more often, IQ or Ticketbutler Direct?
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