Should you build a product in this niche? An answer from the numbers: search demand, competitors, napkin economics and what to build first.
Updated · How TGGET measures a niche
Verdict · confidence: high
Decision is 'no' due to low search demand (70 vol), high App Store competition dominated by giants (Ticketmaster, Fandango), closed search results with no weak SERPs, and expensive paid traffic ($19.25 CPC). The niche is saturated and difficult to enter profitably.
| Factor | Value | Level | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demand | 70 searches a month | low | -1 |
| Change over a year | 0% over a year | stable | 0 |
| App store | 22 of 50 apps with 10,000+ ratings, median 3,067 ratings | held by large apps | -1 |
| Search results | 0 of 3 checked search results are weak, 0 strong | taken | -1 |
| Paid traffic | $19.25 a click, people pay in this niche | expensive | -1 |
Sum of scores: -4. The verdict is computed by rules from the numbers of the research; its explanation is written by the model.
Source: TGGET, researched on 27 September 2026.
Entry point: None of the checked phrases has weak search results.
Positioning
A transparent, user-centric event ticketing platform that eliminates hidden fees and simplifies the purchase process, targeting organizers who value simplicity and attendees who hate surprise costs.
For whom:
Main job: Sell event tickets quickly and transparently without hidden fees or complex loyalty programs.
Platform
IOS+ANDROID
Monetization: Transaction fee per ticket · Competitors like TicketLeap charge '$1 + 2% per ticket'; pricing sites show 8 competitors with similar models.
1Hidden fees and automatic round-ups confuse users and feel like theft. strong
Evidence: 7 complaints about 'Donation', 'Round Up', and 'Convenience Fees' from Fandango reviews.
What the product does: Display all-inclusive pricing upfront with no hidden add-ons.
2Poor customer service and inability to resolve issues like password recovery or refunds. strong
Evidence: 5 complaints about 'Customer service sucks', 'Password recovery', and 'Refunds' from Fandango/StubHub reviews.
What the product does: Provide accessible, human-like support and self-service recovery tools.
3Complex loyalty programs that are hard to use on mobile. medium
Evidence: 1 complaint about loyalty rewards being 'convoluted' and requiring web browser use.
What the product does: Integrate rewards directly into the app flow for seamless redemption.
| Feature | Pain | Priority | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive pricing display | №1 | must | Directly addresses 7 complaints about hidden fees and round-ups. |
| In-app customer support and recovery | №2 | must | Addresses 5 complaints about poor service and password issues. |
| Simple ticket scanning | — | must | Core functionality required for entry, referenced in competitor features. |
| Competitor | Type | Pricing | App | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ticketing.events Ticketing.events - Mobile QR Code Ticketing, Event, And Attendee Management Platform | SaaS | yes | yes | — |
| ticketleap.com Free Event Ticketing Platform | TicketLeap | SaaS | yes | no | — |
| squareup.com | site | no | no | — |
| eventbookings.com Simple Event Ticketing System | EventBookings | SaaS | yes | no | — |
| eventbrite.com Eventbrite - Discover the Best Local Events & Things to Do | SaaS | yes | no | — |
| weezevent.com Weezevent - The solution for all your events | SaaS | yes | no | — |
| apps.shopify.com Shopify App Store | SaaS | yes | no | — |
| guestmanager.com Guest Manager | Event Check In And Ticket Scanning App | SaaS | yes | yes | — |
| hulkapps.com HulkApps - Top Apps Built for Shopify | site | yes | no | — |
| Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets Ticketmaster L.L.C | App Store | free | yes | 4.8 · 4,193,002 |
| Fandango - Get Movie Tickets Fandango | App Store | free | yes | 4.9 · 2,350,752 |
| StubHub: Event Tickets Stubhub, Inc | App Store | free | yes | 4.8 · 1,425,007 |
| SeatGeek - Buy Event Tickets SeatGeek, Inc. | App Store | free | yes | 4.9 · 1,078,114 |
| AXS Tickets AXS Digital, LLC | App Store | free | yes | 4.6 · 526,093 |
Price
Transaction fee model, approx $1-2 per ticket or 2-5% of ticket price.
Competitors like TicketLeap charge '$1 + 2% per ticket' (ticketleap.com pricing).
Does it add up
Economics do not converge; CAC ($38.50) is significantly higher than LTV ($10). Requires organic growth or lower CPC.
Customer acquisition cost
Estimated $38.50 assuming 50% conversion from click to purchase (CPC $19.25 / 0.5).
Paid search: CPC $19.25 · bids $4.15–$25.00 · competition: Low
Revenue per customer
Estimated $10 per user assuming 2 events per year and $5 fee per event.
Assumptions to validate:
Product · 2 · 90
event ticketing app (70) · shopify event ticketing app (20)
Commercial · 1 · 20
free event ticketing app (20)
home · Core
title: Event Ticketing App - No Hidden Fees (36)
H1: Simple, Transparent Event Ticketing
description: Buy event tickets with no hidden fees. Transparent pricing, instant delivery, and easy refunds. (95)
event ticketing app
Competitors dominate; focus on 'no hidden fees' angle.
feature · Commercial
title: Free Event Ticketing App (24)
H1: Free Event Ticketing for Organizers
description: Start selling tickets for free. No monthly fees, just a small transaction fee. (78)
free event ticketing app
Target budget-conscious organizers; low competition volume.
landing · Product
title: Shopify Event Ticketing App (27)
H1: Add Ticketing to Your Shopify Store
description: Integrate event ticketing into your Shopify store. Manage attendees and sell tickets seamlessly. (96)
shopify event ticketing app
Niche entry point with moderate competition.
| Topic | Format | When | Phrases |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to avoid hidden fees in event ticketing | article | March | event ticketing app |
| Best free event ticketing solutions | guide | June | free event ticketing app |
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Name: EventTicket (11/30)
Subtitle: No Hidden Fees (14/30)
Keywords: ticketing,event,qr code,scan,free,shopify (41/100)
Category: Entertainment
Promotional text: Join the transparent event ticketing revolution.
Screenshots:
Name: EventTicket (11/30)
Short description: Simple, fee-free event ticketing app. (37/80)
Key phrases: event ticketing, ticket app, qr code, scan, free, shopify, no fees, event management
EventTicket is a modern event ticketing platform designed for transparency. Buy tickets with no hidden fees, enjoy instant delivery, and access easy check-in. Perfect for organizers who want simple tools and attendees who hate surprise costs. Integrate with Shopify for seamless e-commerce event sales.
The research has no Google Play data: recommendations rely on queries and the App Store.
Benchmarks: 4.5+ (Targeting gap in 4.7-4.8 giants) · 1000+ (To compete with median 3067) · Localizations: en
| Name | .com | .app | App Store | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EventTicket eventticket | — | — | free | Direct match for core phrase. |
| ClearTicket clearticket | — | — | free | Emphasizes transparency. |
| NoFeeApp nofeeapp | — | — | free | Highlights key differentiator. |
| SimpleTickets simpletickets | — | — | free | Focuses on ease of use. |
| TicketLeap ticketleap | — | — | similar exists | Already taken, but shows style. |
Domains checked via RDAP, names via the App Store. Check trademarks before registering.
Event Ticketing Without the Hidden Fees
Transparent pricing, instant delivery, and easy refunds. Join thousands of organizers who trust us.
Yes, no monthly fees. We only charge a small transaction fee per ticket sold.
Refunds are easy. Process them directly in the app with one click.
| Channel | What the data supports | First step | Effort | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store Optimization App stores | High competition, but giants have low ratings (4.7-4.8). | Optimize metadata for 'no hidden fees' and 'transparent pricing'. | high | now |
| Hacker News / GitHub Communities | Active discussions on ticketing apps and open source solutions. | Share 'Show HN' post about transparent ticketing. | low | now |
| Shopify App Store Partnerships and integrations | Specific niche 'shopify event ticketing app' with moderate competition. | List app on Shopify App Store. | medium | at launch |
| Google Ads Organic search | CPC is $19.25, high competition, but low volume (70). | Launch small test campaign for 'free event ticketing app'. | medium | later |
Metrics:
Interview questions:
| Risk | What to do |
|---|---|
| High CAC due to expensive CPC. | Focus on organic growth and partnerships. |
| Strong competition from giants. | Differentiate on UX and transparency. |
| Low search demand. | Target niche 'Shopify' and 'Free' segments. |
The report was written by a language model from the collected research data and may be inaccurate; each recommendation cites its source, verify it against the raw data. Generated 2026-09-27T17:57:01+00:00.
Data: search demand, search results, the App Store, public-interest and developer community signals. The verdict is computed by rules from these numbers; the explanation and the plan are written by a language model. Both are evidence to check, not a promise.
No, the numbers argue against it. TGGET scored “event ticketing app” -4 on a scale from -6 to +5. Against it: demand is low, the app stores are crowded with large apps, search results are held by strong sites, paid traffic is expensive. The verdict is “No niche”.
TGGET measured 70 monthly searches for “event ticketing app” in the United States in September 2026. Search interest is about stable: +0% over a year.
0 of 3 checked search results are weak and 0 are strong. 50 competing apps were found in the App Store; 22 of them have more than 10,000 ratings, and the median app has 3,067 ratings.
A click in paid search costs about $19.25, and competitors in this niche charge for their products.
None of the phrases TGGET checked has weak search results, so there is no easy way in through search.
TGGET computes the verdict by rules from five measured factors: demand, its change over a year, competition in the app stores, the strength of the search results and the cost of paid traffic. Each factor adds or takes away points and the sum decides, so the same numbers always give the same answer. A language model writes the explanation and the plan; it does not choose the verdict.
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