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Axs

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app2013

48%

WISE Score

4.6

App Store

The digital gatekeeper for live events that's more of a necessary utility than a source of joy.

Axs

app

2013

48%

WISE Score

4.6

App Store

The digital gatekeeper for live events that's more of a necessary utility than a source of joy.

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Screenwise Verdict

AXS isn't an app your kid is going to 'play.' It’s a utility for the logistics of live entertainment. If your teen is heading to a concert or a game at an AEG-managed venue, they’ll likely need this to get through the door. It’s functional, relatively clean, and does exactly what it says on the tin: handles the tickets.

Don't expect a masterpiece of UX or a fun discovery tool. It's a digital wallet with a storefront attached. The real value is the 'Transfer' feature, which lets you maintain control of the purchase while giving your kid the autonomy of holding their own digital pass at the gate.

Age Fit

Strictly for ages 13 and up. It's a commerce app requiring an account and financial links, primarily used by teens heading to their first solo shows or games.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It's a neutral commerce utility. It doesn't model behavior so much as it models how to wait in a digital line for concert tickets.

Imaginative

Zero creative output here. It's a shopping and wallet app. The most 'imagination' required is picking which seat has a better view of the stage.

Safe

Legitimate and secure for its purpose, but it's a financial tool. The primary risk is 'Official Resale' price gouging and the lack of native parental controls on spending once an account is linked.

Enriching

The app itself isn't enriching, but it's the gatekeeper to live music, theater, and sports, which are top-tier real-world enrichment.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Official tickets ensure you aren't getting scammed at the gate compared to shady third-party sites.
Easy transfers allow parents to buy tickets and send them directly to a teen's phone.
Interactive maps actually work well for visualizing how far your 'nosebleed' seats really are from the stage.

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What to Watch For

Resale prices can be predatory; 'AXS Official Resale' often lists tickets at massive markups.
Battery anxiety is real because the app uses a rotating QR code that requires a live phone at the gate—no screenshots allowed.

Conversation Starters

"How do we feel about the extra fees they tack on at the end of the checkout?"
"If we transfer this ticket to your phone, what's our backup plan if your battery dies at the stadium?"
"Why do you think some artists choose AXS over Ticketmaster, and does it change how we buy?"

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