Comparison

ThunderTix vs AudienceView Professional

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

Head to head
About

ThunderTix

This app functions as a barcode scanner for event entry, syncing with a ThunderTix account. It also offers a mobile point-of-sale system for on-the-go ticket and merchandise sales, supporting both cash and credit card transactions.

Highlights
  • Rapid barcode scanning
  • Mobile point-of-sale
  • Ticket and merchandise sales
  • Cash and credit card processing
  • Real-time data synchronization
  • Duplicate ticket alerts
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This app serves as a barcode scanner to use at the entrance of your events in conjunction with a ThunderTix account. The scanner quickly scans and transmits each barcode scanned (C128 barcodes) with visuals, sounds and haptic responses. Staff members will see the name of the ticket buyer, their ticket type and seat assignment, if applicable, at the time of any valid scan along with any additional notes posted to the order. ThunderTix is a box office software offered as a monthly service for performing arts venues, live music, festivals and tours. This app also includes a mobile point of sale (POS) for orders on-the-go. The sales app allows logged-in users with appropriate user permissions to select from available upcoming events to process ticket orders and available merchandise. With an optional credit card magnetic swipe reader, users can quickly process ticket orders by swiping a card or simply key in the credit card by hand. Cash orders can also easily be sold and tracked on-site. All data is transmitted real-time to your ThunderTix account. With an active ThunderTix account, tickets are validated to the Cloud in real-time. There is no limit to the number of users scanning tickets at the event and the app can be used in combination with multiple devices. If a single ticket is attempted to be used more than once, users are alerted that the ticket has already been scanned with the date/time of the scan as well as the person/entrance where it was scanned. At any moment, you’ll know how many tickets have been scanned and how many remain to be checked in. App compatible with iPhone 4S-11+ and iPad Air, Pro and mini. Credit card reader available with iPhone 4S/5/6/6+ and iPad Air, Pro and mini. Requires iOS 15+. Features: * Rapid barcode scanning * Automatic scans without the need to interact with the phone or screen * Scans both paper tickets or directly off smartphone screens * Sales app available for both cash and credit card * Process ticket orders with available merchandise add-ons * Credit card reader available with headphone jack support ThunderTix is a trademark of Thunder Data Systems, Inc.

About

AudienceView Professional

This companion app allows event staff to scan and validate tickets using their mobile device. It supports both the device's camera and an external laser scanner for efficient entry management. Users log in with their existing credentials to access event lists and scan tickets.

Highlights
  • Ticket barcode scanning
  • Built-in camera scanning
  • External LineaPro scanner support
  • Automatic event list synchronization
  • Login with existing credentials
  • Ticket validation
Features
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AudienceView Professional for iOS is the companion app for scanning admissions to events sold by organizations using the AudienceView Professional ticketing system. This app features ticket barcode scanning using the built-in camera as well as the LineaPro external scanner. - Login with the AudienceView Professional credentials (email and password). The user must have the permission Scan tickets in the Box Office section. - Automatic synchronization with the list of events so that tickets can be scanned and validated. - Scan barcodes with the LineaPro external laser scanner - Scan barcodes with the built-in camera

Screenshots

ThunderTix4 screens
AudienceView Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ThunderTix at 4.3 against AudienceView Professional's 3.3. ThunderTix also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). AudienceView Professional's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThunderTix holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ThunderTix's written reviews are positive against 50% of AudienceView Professional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ThunderTix versus AudienceView Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThunderTixAudienceView Professional
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThunder Data Systems, IncAudienceView Ticketing Corporation

Customer experience

ThunderTix

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

AudienceView Professional

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

ThunderTix

No in-app purchases

None

AudienceView Professional

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThunderTix free?
ThunderTix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudienceView Professional free?
AudienceView Professional is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ThunderTix or AudienceView Professional?
ThunderTix is rated higher. ThunderTix averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AudienceView Professional averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do ThunderTix or AudienceView Professional have ads?
Neither ThunderTix nor AudienceView Professional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThunderTix or AudienceView Professional?
ThunderTix ships an update fortnightly, and AudienceView Professional fortnightly. Most recently, ThunderTix was updated on September 14, 2026 and AudienceView Professional on September 10, 2026.

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