This Never Happened vs Surround
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
This Never Happened
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Purpose built app to ensure an engaged and phone-free experience for all attendees. HOW IT WORKS • Scan at the door — one QR code, no signups, no friction • Focus — all apps are shut off for the event, while calls and messages keep working • Unlocks at the end — full access automatically returns when the event ends or when you leave the event via quick manual unlocking BUILT FOR LIVE EVENTS • Made for concerts, festivals and any space that deserves full attention • Flexible time windows — cover the opener, the headliner, or the whole night • No hardware, no phone pouches — just a printed QR at each door • Emergency access built in, so safety always comes first PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • Anonymous — not built to track who's at the show FOR ARTISTS & VENUES • Protect unreleased material and own the room • Works alongside existing ticketing and scanners — no integration work
Surround
Manage all your event needs in one place. Access tickets, make cashless payments, top up your balance, and unlock exclusive experiences. Streamline your event attendance with this comprehensive digital wallet.
- Event ticket management
- Cashless payment system
- Balance top-ups
- Exclusive experiences
- Digital event wallet
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Your event wallet for tickets, cashless payments, top-ups, and exclusive experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Surround at 13.0 against This Never Happened's 16.4. 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.
| Parameter | This Never Happened | Surround |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Fortnight Studio | Anykrowd |
In-app purchases
This Never Happened
No in-app purchases
Surround
No in-app purchases
