Comparison

XP Tickets vs EventBlade

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

Head to head
About

XP Tickets

This app offers a transparent and user-friendly platform for buying and selling tickets to live events. It provides upfront pricing, real human support, and flexible options for both buyers and sellers of concert, sports, and theater tickets.

Highlights
  • Upfront ticket prices
  • Real human support
  • Price alerts
  • Sell tickets quickly
  • Guaranteed payouts
  • Flexible selling options
Features
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Meet XP, the ticket app the other guys don’t want you to know about. We believe buying tickets and selling tickets shouldn’t feel stressful. From fair prices to responsive support and flexible options when plans change, XP helps live event fans experience better, one ticket at a time. BUY TICKETS CONFIDENTLY XP puts fans front and center with upfront prices, real human support, and no hidden fees on over 50 million tickets to the best concerts, games, shows, and live events across the U.S. & Canada – all backed by our Quality XPerience Guarantee. - Same Seats, Better Value: Access the same ticket inventory listed on apps like StubHub and SeatGeek for up to 30% less because we never add junk fees. - Price Alerts: Get notified when your dream seats drop to your ideal price. - Price Transparency: All-in prices from the start. No surprise fees. - Buyer Guarantee: If anything goes wrong, our team of real humans is ready to make it right. SELL TICKETS QUICKLY & EASILY If your plans change, XP makes it easy to sell tickets quickly and safely. Get an offer in 24 hours or less for tickets you can’t use – no waiting, no hassle, no stress. - Instant Offers: Skip endlessly refreshing your listing and sketchy DMs from flaky buyers. Eligible tickets get an offer directly from XP in less than a day. - Safe Transfer, Guaranteed Payout: Every offer is pre-funded before you transfer, so you never have to worry about getting scammed. - Get Paid Fast: Funds hit your XP account as soon as the transfer is complete. Use them to get tickets to your next event, or withdraw directly to your bank, Venmo, or PayPal. WHY FANS LOVE XP - Support That Actually Cares: Every support request is handled by a real person who’s focused on getting you to your event, not routing you through canned replies. - Built for Real Life: Flexible selling options mean you’re never left waiting, guessing, or stressing when plans change. - No Pressure, No Tricks: We never use manipulation tactics to trick you into clicking faster or paying more. Buy and sell on your own time, on your own terms. EXPLORE TICKETS FOR EVERY FAN - Concerts: Pop, rock, country, hip-hop, indie, electronic, K-pop, metal, and more - Sports: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, F1, UFC, NASCAR, and beyond - Theater & Comedy: Broadway shows, comedy tours, musicals, and immersive performances - …and more: From family shows to local events – if it’s live, it’s on XP THE XP DIFFERENCE: BUILT BY FANS, FOR FANS XP was built by people who believe tickets should empower fans, not exploit them. So we created a ticketing experience that’s transparent, reliable, and human – where fans can buy confidently, adapt when plans change, and feel supported every step of the way. Download XP and experience ticketing that’s finally on your side.

About

EventBlade

Features
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EventBlade is the all-in-one app for live events. Whether you're into concerts, nightlife, sports, or shows — find out what's happening in your city tonight and never miss a moment. DISCOVER EVENTS Browse thousands of upcoming events across your city. Filter by genre, date, or what's trending. From arena concerts to underground club nights, EventBlade pulls from Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, Resident Advisor, and more to give you the most complete event listings in one place. EXPLORE THE MAP Open the map and instantly see every venue near you. Tap a pin for event details, directions, and ticket links. Whether you're planning ahead or looking for something tonight, the map puts your city's entire scene at your fingertips. PRESALE ALERTS Follow your favourite artists and venues to get notified the moment presale tickets go live. Get alerts 1 hour before presales open and 30 minutes before they close — so you never miss your chance to grab tickets first. GUESTLIST ACCESS Request VIP and guestlist spots directly in the app. Track your request status in real time and get notified when you're approved. No more DMs, no more waiting — just tap and go. FOLLOW ARTISTS & VENUES Follow the artists you love and the venues you go to. See all their upcoming events in one place and get notified whenever something new is announced. EVENTBLADE PREMIUM Upgrade for priority guestlist placement, early-access presale alerts, and exclusive features designed for the people who never want to miss a night out. —— EventBlade is free to download and use. Optional premium subscriptions are available with auto-renewable monthly and annual plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.eventblade.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.eventblade.app/terms

Screenshots

XP Tickets4 screens
EventBlade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XP Tickets at none against EventBlade's 6. XP Tickets also leads on ads (none vs shown). EventBlade's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price and update cadence 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. EventBlade sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. XP Tickets asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XP Tickets ships an update every 9 days, EventBlade every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XP Tickets versus EventBlade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXP TicketsEventBlade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB82 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCaptain Xyz, Inc.Conor ONeill

In-app purchases

None

XP Tickets

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

EventBlade

Subscriptions6
  • Insider Monthly$5.991 Month
  • VIP Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Venue Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • Insider Annual$44.991 Year
  • VIP Annual$69.991 Year
  • Venue Pro Annual$229.991 Year

Questions

Is XP Tickets free?
XP Tickets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EventBlade free?
EventBlade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XP Tickets or EventBlade have ads?
EventBlade shows ads; XP Tickets does not.
Which is updated more often, XP Tickets or EventBlade?
XP Tickets ships an update every 9 days, and EventBlade every 5 days. Most recently, XP Tickets was updated on October 24, 2026 and EventBlade on October 11, 2026.

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