Comparison

ThunderTix vs BravoBase

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

BravoBase

Features
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EntryManager is a user-friendly application used to scan your Patrons into your Venue verifying their access for an event booked using BravoBase. It utilizes the camera built into your device, supports a range of barcode scanners, and integrates perfectly with your existing BravoBase Booking System. System Requirements Before you can use EntryManager you need the following: • An active BravoBase installation connection, including the BravoBase Web Module • A license to use EntryManager Barcode Scanning There are three methods of scanning in barcodes: • Using the built-in camera based barcode scanner • Typing in barcodes manually using the onscreen keyboard.

Screenshots

ThunderTix4 screens
BravoBase2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThunderTix at fortnightly against BravoBase's every 6 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThunderTix ships an update fortnightly, BravoBase every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ThunderTix versus BravoBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThunderTixBravoBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThunder Data Systems, IncPATRONBASE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

ThunderTix

No in-app purchases

None

BravoBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThunderTix free?
ThunderTix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BravoBase free?
BravoBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThunderTix or BravoBase have ads?
Neither ThunderTix nor BravoBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThunderTix or BravoBase?
ThunderTix ships an update fortnightly, and BravoBase every 6 weeks. Most recently, ThunderTix was updated on October 24, 2026 and BravoBase on October 16, 2026.

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