SquadUP vs Harlow's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquadUP
Plan and manage events seamlessly from your mobile device. This app offers group messaging, photo sharing, event discovery, and social media integration to create engaging experiences for attendees.
- Event creation and management
- Group messaging
- Photo sharing
- Social media integration
- Event registration and ticket scanning
- Live social gallery
- Event discovery
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SquadUP - Event Planning on Your Mobile Phone - Free to Download - Group Messaging - Photo Sharing - Event Discovery - Passbook Integration - Social Media Gallery - Event Registration - Ticket Scanning SquadUP is the social way to plan the perfect event right from your mobile phone. Create and manage events with SquadUP including social sharing, content curation from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram via event hashtags, real-time messaging for event attendees, photo sharing, mobile check in and registration. SquadUP offers a Social Gallery where guests can view photos and videos before, during and after events. SquadUP provides the tools you need to create an experience, not just an event. Features of SquadUP include: - Create and manage events right from your phone - Free to download - Send invitations, buy tickets, track RSVPs and ticket sales - Create a customized event web and mobile page that seamlessly integrates with all social media channels - Check in guests with just one tap or scan tickets - Real-time messaging for you and your guests during the event - Photo sharing - Live Social Gallery: curated photos and videos from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are available to view before, during and after the event using your event specific hashtag - Passbook integration - Find event details, including maps and directions - Access all of your SquadUP events, past and present - Discover featured events, search by interest, location, name or host - Perfect to plan and manage conferences, fundraisers, concerts, networking events, parties, group travel, college events and more! Follow SquadUP Twitter (twitter.com/squadup) Facebook (facebook.com/squadup) Instagram (instagram.com/squadup) Google+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112926897922478470591/+Squadup/posts) *Named Hottest NYC Startup by Tech Cocktail About SquadUP SquadUP is the next generation event creation and management platform dedicated to creating an experience instead of just an event. SquadUP is the only app that lets you plan, update and monitor your events in real time - right from your phone - including registrations, check ins and ticket scanning. SquadUP provides social sharing, content aggregation from social platforms, real-time messaging and photo sharing during the event. The company supports organizers from event creation to the event itself -- and even post-event where guests can review the photos in the social gallery to relive the experience. For more information, visit www.squadup.com.
Harlow's
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The Harlow’s Sacramento App – Your Live Music Companion Experience the heartbeat of Sacramento's music scene with the official Harlow’s app. Stay informed about upcoming shows at Harlow’s and The Starlet Room, purchase tickets seamlessly, and receive exclusive updates directly on your device. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering new artists, the Harlow’s app ensures you're always connected to the live music you love.
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Verdict
SquadUP and Harlow's are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, Harlow's every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquadUP | Harlow's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SquadUP, Inc. | Etix |
Bugs and requests
SquadUP
Reported bugs
8 issues- Won't recognize password
- Won't recognize reset password
- Cannot log in
- App crashes
- App will not open to allow access to tickets
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- Facebook authentication is broken
- Cannot view event details
- Temp password would not work at event
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to change temporary passwords
- Download all tickets in purchase to wallet as a group
- Add seat details to wallet tickets
- Geographically sortable upcoming events for non-NYC users
Harlow's
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SquadUP
No in-app purchases
Harlow's
No in-app purchases





