# SQUIRE™ vs Vet Tix

The clearest difference is rating: SQUIRE™ at 4.9 against Vet Tix's 3.5. SQUIRE™ also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 341) and review sentiment (40% vs 29%). Vet Tix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SQUIRE™ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQUIRE™ has 12K ratings behind it against 341, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of SQUIRE™'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Vet Tix's.

SQUIRE™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Vet Tix every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQUIRE™ | Vet Tix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squire/id957644357/reviews)** | [3.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vet-tix/id6451155639/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 341 |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 28.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 130 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Squīr Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/957644356) | [Veteran Tickets Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697006726) |

## What reviewers say

### SQUIRE™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squire/id957644357)

Find and book top barbers in your city with ease. Schedule appointments, pay securely with your card on file, and receive SMS notifications for a hassle-free grooming experience.

**Highlights:** Discover local barbers, Book appointments, Contactless payment, Card on file, SMS notifications, Grooming experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient booking and payment
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful reminders and notifications
- 🚀 Streamlined appointment process
- 🚀 Cashless transactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Booking and rescheduling issues
- 💰 Mandatory pre-payment and fees
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 🔍 Poor search and discovery
- 🔍 Limited barber/location options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to reschedule
- Verification codes not working
- Appointments not showing up in the app
- Unauthorized charges and billing issues

**Requested features**

- Allow pay-at-the-shop option
- Improve rescheduling and cancellation flow
- Add ability to manage multiple profiles/family members
- Enhance search and discovery of barbers and locations
- Provide more transparency on fees and charges


### Vet Tix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vet-tix/id6451155639)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This nonprofit organization provides event tickets to currently serving military members, veterans, and their families. It partners with venues and donors to offer access to concerts, sports games, and other entertainment, aiming to enhance quality of life and show appreciation for service.

**Highlights:** Search Events, Access Tickets, Submit Thank You Messages

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎫 Access to free/discounted event tickets for veterans
- 📱 Convenient mobile app for ticket management
- 🔔 Push notifications for available events
- 🎯 Easy event search and filtering by state
- ❤️ Supports meaningful cause for veterans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Persistent login issues and repeated authentication
- 📸 Mandatory photo/thank you message requirement at venues
- 🌐 Poor connectivity and timeout errors
- 🚫 Account suspensions without clear explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen loops infinitely or times out
- App crashes when accessing tickets or submitting feedback
- Event notifications link to unavailable/non-existent events
- Photo upload fails in low connectivity areas
- Location verification prevents home submission of photos

**Requested features**

- Saved draft feature for thank you messages
- Post-event photo submission capability (not real-time)
- City and zip code filtering in addition to state
- Apple Pay payment option
- Distance-based event sorting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQUIRE™ free?

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

### Is Vet Tix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SQUIRE™ or Vet Tix?

SQUIRE™ is rated higher. SQUIRE™ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Vet Tix averages 3.5 from 341 ratings.

### Do SQUIRE™ or Vet Tix have ads?

SQUIRE™ shows ads; Vet Tix does not.

### Which is updated more often, SQUIRE™ or Vet Tix?

SQUIRE™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vet Tix every 9 days. Most recently, SQUIRE™ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vet Tix on October 16, 2026.

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