# Shotgun vs CrowdVolt

The clearest difference is ads: CrowdVolt at none against Shotgun's shown. CrowdVolt also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 59%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Shotgun's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shotgun against 5.0 for CrowdVolt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 593 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Shotgun's written reviews are positive against 90% of CrowdVolt's.

Shotgun ships an update weekly, CrowdVolt monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shotgun | CrowdVolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-live-music-experience/id760028892/reviews) | **[5.0 (593 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdvolt/id6784803198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 593 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | #151 |
| Size | 142 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shotgun](https://appshunter.io/developer/911329713) | [CrowdVolt Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784803200) |

## What reviewers say

### Shotgun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-live-music-experience/id760028892)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover and book tickets for a wide range of live music events globally, from festivals to club nights. Get personalized recommendations, easily buy and resell tickets, and connect with friends and music communities. Earn rewards for exploring new experiences.

**Highlights:** Global music event discovery, Personalized event recommendations, Easy ticket purchasing, Seamless ticket reselling, Friend activity tracking, Community engagement and rewards

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Great reward program
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🚀 Solid UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (won't update, crashes, false event info)
- 🔒 Lack of customer service/support
- 💰 High ticket fees
- 🔒 Difficult to get refunds
- 🔒 Charges for downloading the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues (can't create account, password reset doesn't work)
- Ticket resale only available on app, not website

**Requested features**

- Support for more cities (e.g. Chicago)
- Dark mode option


### CrowdVolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdvolt/id6784803198)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover and access live music events, from sold-out shows to club nights. Buy tickets with confidence and sell unwanted tickets securely. Explore trending events and connect with a community of music lovers.

**Highlights:** Buy tickets securely, Sell unwanted tickets easily, Discover local events, Browse by venue or artist, Secure payment processing, Community-focused platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shotgun free?

Shotgun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrowdVolt free?

CrowdVolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shotgun or CrowdVolt?

CrowdVolt is rated higher. Shotgun averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while CrowdVolt averages 5.0 from 593 ratings.

### Do Shotgun or CrowdVolt have ads?

Shotgun shows ads; CrowdVolt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shotgun or CrowdVolt?

Shotgun ships an update weekly, and CrowdVolt monthly. Most recently, Shotgun was updated on November 6, 2026 and CrowdVolt on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shotgun or CrowdVolt?

Shotgun currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and CrowdVolt at #151. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*