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SeatGeek

55
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

SeatGeek offers a user-friendly app with good deals and seat views, but recent reviews highlight significant issues with customer service, ticket delivery, and hidden fees, leading to a frustrating and unreliable experience for many users.

4.9★ lifetime (1,049,196) Free to download since 2012 by SeatGeek, Inc. updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 31% 120 reviews across 3 regions
Customer Service Ticket Reliability Fees and Pricing App Functionality Refunds and Exchanges
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recent reviews across 3 regions, vs the 4.9★ lifetime average

SeatGeek is a popular app for purchasing event tickets, praised for its ease of use and ability to find deals. However, a notable portion of recent reviews express severe dissatisfaction with customer service responsiveness, issues with ticket delivery and validity, and unexpected fees.

What users like

  • Easy to use app interfaceR7R8R11R26
  • Offers a wide variety of events and good dealsR2R6R8R13
  • Ability to see seat views before purchasingR9R50R78
  • Tickets often delivered quickly and reliably for some usersR29R37R49R54

What users complain about

  • Poor customer service with AI bots and no direct human contactR5R12R16R47
  • Tickets not delivered, delivered late, or were invalid/fakeR3R7R12R16
  • Outrageous and hidden fees, or higher prices than direct sourcesR4R9R17R64
  • Issues with ticket transfers not working or being complicatedR14R5R60
  • Incorrect seat delivery or bait-and-switch tacticsR76R87R89R90
  • App functionality issues, such as filters not working or inability to change currencyR14R19R22R97
  • Difficulty getting refunds or being forced to sell tickets insteadR72R75R88R100

Latest update · v2026.28.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Recurring themes

Customer Service negative
Many users report extremely poor customer service, characterized by unhelpful AI chatbots, inability to reach a human, long wait times, and a lack of resolution for critical issues like undelivered or invalid tickets. The developer's notes mention 'bug fixes and performance improvements,' but recent reviews contradict this by highlighting persistent issues that are not merely performance-related.R5R12R16R47
Ticket Reliability negative
A significant number of users experienced issues with ticket reliability, including tickets not being delivered at all, being delivered hours before an event, being for the wrong date, or being fake/invalid at the venue. This often led to missed events and financial losses.R3R7R12R16
Fees and Pricing negative
Users frequently complain about 'outrageous' and 'ridiculous' fees, sometimes hidden until checkout, or prices that are higher than buying directly from the venue. Some also noted price increases after initial selection.R4R9R17R64
App Functionality mixed
While many praise the app's ease of use and UI, others report significant functional issues. These include filters not working, inability to go back during checkout, problems with ticket transfers, being forced to leave reviews, and the app not displaying prices in local currency.R14R19R22R60
Refunds and Exchanges negative
Users report extreme difficulty or outright refusal to receive refunds for cancelled events, incorrect tickets, or undelivered tickets. Some were even asked for sensitive personal information like an SSN for refunds.R72R75R88R100

Who it's for

SeatGeek is for users who prioritize an easy-to-use interface and access to a wide variety of event tickets, especially if they are comfortable with potential risks regarding ticket delivery and customer support R8R26. It might be suitable for those who frequently attend events and are adept at navigating potential issues independently, or those looking for deals on specific seats with a view preview R9R50R78.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative (0.308 recent-negative), which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are very brief and general, while negative reviews are detailed and consistent across multiple users and issues. This suggests a recent decline in user satisfaction, particularly concerning customer service and ticket reliability. The developer's notes mention 'bug fixes and performance improvements,' but recent reviews indicate that core issues like ticket delivery and customer support remain problematic.

Frequently asked

Does SeatGeek have good customer service?
Based on recent reviews, SeatGeek's customer service is widely criticized as poor, with users reporting unhelpful AI chatbots, difficulty reaching a human representative, long wait times, and a lack of resolution for critical issues R5R12R16R47.
Are tickets purchased through SeatGeek reliable?
The reliability of tickets purchased through SeatGeek is mixed; while some users report always receiving their tickets on time and without hassle R49R54, a significant number of recent reviews describe issues with tickets not being delivered, delivered very late, being for the wrong date, or being fake/invalid at the venue R3R7R12R16.
Are there hidden fees on SeatGeek?
Many users report 'outrageous' and 'ridiculous' fees on SeatGeek, with some indicating that these fees are substantial and can be hidden or only become apparent at checkout, leading to a higher final price than expected R4R9R17R64.
Can I transfer tickets easily on SeatGeek?
Several users have reported difficulties with ticket transfers on SeatGeek, including issues with claiming transferred tickets or the app not allowing partial transfers R5R14R60.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R7] 1/5 · US The app is easy to use but why would you want to?!: Like the header says the app is technically easy to use but with the hassle using seat geek came with I’ll actually never purchase tickets with them again. It was bad enough that I wouldn’t receive my tickets till a day before the concert after purchasing them 6 months in advance but then to not have the tickets delivered at all after I have book
  2. [R8] 5/5 · US Great App: So many great deals on the Seat Geek app from concerts to broadway shows. I love this app and the simplicity and ease of using it!
  3. [R11] 5/5 · US Ui AMAZING: Love the Ui , was to use and I love vivid seats but this is even better. vivid seats sometimes lower priced but less sketchy here.
  4. [R26] 5/5 · US Love it: Over the past year I have found myself using Seat Geek more and more form both music and theater events. It’s easy to use, great suggested seats based on preference.
  5. [R2] 5/5 · US Best Tickets: I love getting tickets for so cheap and if something happens to my tickets seat geek hooks it up with better seats to the event true story
  6. [R6] 5/5 · US Tickets for events: I have used other ticket companies but seat geek has had a wide variety of options for concerts, sporting events, and musicals . I will continue to check them out when purchasing.
  7. [R13] 5/5 · US My go to ticket app: SeatGeek is my new go to app for all things ticket related. I like the deals ratings, letting me know if I’m getting a good deal on the tickets.
  8. [R9] 5/5 · US Fees: The fees are ridiculous. The mark up shouldn’t be as much as it is. I do like that you can see you view from your seats before you buy them.
  9. [R50] 5/5 · US Official MLB ticket provider: Easiest way to buy mlb tickets, the deal score is amazing and view from seat is amazing
  10. [R78] 5/5 · US Great way to research your seats before you buy.: Great way to research your seats before you buy.
  11. [R29] 5/5 · US Incredible!!: I almost never write reviews… but I feel that others, if they happen to see my review, will be convinced to use this app/ticket site. My daughter and I were literally one block from going into the MLB stadium and didn’t have tickets. I hopped on the app. Found 2 tickets behind home plate on the lower level for $33 (probably $100-$200 face value tix). By the time I clicked purchase
  12. [R37] 5/5 · US Best Seats Best Prices: If you wanna know, you have a guaranteed seat, and want instant transfer, seegeek is the place to be. No more waiting for the seller to maybe send you tickets hours later if not days, with seatgeek, I can order my tickets and within minutes, enter the venue. Highly recommend them for your next sporting event, concert, or anything that requires you to buy a ticket. Just do i
  13. [R49] 5/5 · US Love it!: Works well. Good prices. Always get my tickets with no hassle.
  14. [R54] 5/5 · US Easy site to use and shows fees up front!: I like that you can see fees up front! Wish you could also see specific seats, but at least you know the section before purchase. Tickets delivered immediately as well!
  15. [R5] 1/5 · US No customer service: Spouse bought tickets transferred them to me. Made me sign up for an account when I clicked on the link. Ticket wasn’t there. Tried to contact CS, got AI instead. Said it would forward info to CS. 4 days later no response. Ask for a phone number, it refused to connect me. Just said I’d hear back by email. They have poor customer service. And they seem to be ok wasting my time.
  16. [R12] 1/5 · US Worst customer service: Tickets didn’t work and had to buy more on site. They said they would get back to me but never did. Tired three times for refund. 🤬🤬🤬
  17. [R16] 1/5 · US Don’t use: There’s never anyway to talk to a real person without the ai bot telling you over and over there’s a technical issue. Additionally, buying tickets on the same night as your friends for the same concert but they all get their tickets instantly and you don’t and have to gamble if they ever get sent and the support is not helpful in anyway.
  18. [R47] 1/5 · US Scam: They sell duplicate tickets so you gotta be first to get your tickets scanned or you will be denied entry due to tickets already been scanned. And the customer service help is all AI generated not a human and you won’t be able to speak with a human about a refund or anything else. I would stay far far away from this app
  19. [R3] 1/5 · US A pure scam: It says the tickets arrive 24 hours before show. but we got ours 2 hours before the show, and it was the wrong date. On top of this while the tickets were selling out, we were put on a long hold and instead of replacing our tickers the agent said that the support team is backed up, Like thats our fault. By the time they finally decided to replace our tickets there was none left. We wa
  20. [R4] 4/5 · US Outrageous Fees !: My go to for tickets But, Fees are outrageous !!
  21. [R17] 2/5 · US Fee city: Useful app for finding access to events you want, silly capitalist greed adding service fee
  22. [R64] 5/5 · US Great App: Easy to use and reasonable fees !
  23. [R14] 3/5 · US 🤔On the fence… ticket transfer??🤦🏽‍♂️: So we’ve been in a concert/event ticket purchasing spree for the summer. She bought the tickets and tried to share them with us the family… everyone is registered for the app yet when we attempt to claim the tickets nothing shows up… we have gone through the app and contacted support AI chatbot, still same : no tickets showing up. Very frustrating! Also, ther
  24. [R60] 2/5 · US Can’t Transfer: Wife bought tickets, tried to send them to me since we were meeting her at the game. It wouldn’t let her transfer part of the tickets unless she transferred ones that were already used, but then it wouldn’t let me claim them because some of them were already used. Transferring tickets is kind of the point of the app, but it does look nice so +1 star.
  25. [R76] 1/5 · US Don’t buy from them: Do not purchase from SeatGeek. I paid for specific seats, yet they intentionally provided me with different ones, likely to maximize their profits."
  26. [R87] 1/5 · US Bait and switch! Don’t use this platform…: I bought tickets to a baseball game. I paid extra to have tickets just above first base in section 223. They would not issue the tickets until the day of the game and sent me tickets for section 233 in the outfield, exactly where I did not want to sit! Now SeatGeek will No longer answer me back to resolve the issue. DO NOT USE this platform unless you enj
  27. [R89] 1/5 · US Buyer Beware.: I’ve bought tickets and had success several times on this app. This last time the tickets ended up being overpriced and on the very far side of the theater, even though I clicked on the center orchestra with rated 10 Amazing tickets. I received no help through their AI support and was told I had bought the tickets and that was the end of it. It wasn’t even possible to resell them on
  28. [R90] 1/5 · US No Seats, No Refund, and Months of Excuses from SeatGeek: I purchased Grand Prix tickets through SeatGeek that specifically showed two seats together in a section and row. However, when I arrived at the Dallas Grand Prix, I found out SeatGeek had apparently failed to properly coordinate the tickets with the event, and my tickets ended up being void of any actual seating assignment. So I went from
  29. [R19] 1/5 · US App doesn’t work: App stopped working for me out of no where. Says I’m a bot. Haven’t changed anything in my network. Time to cut them loose.
  30. [R22] 1/5 · US Unusable: Literally cannot use the app. Got tickets for an event. Seat Geek emails me and says I need to download the app, I CANNOT access my tickets any other way. That’s incredibly annoying (everyone else lets me add to apple wallet) but fine, I download the app. I go to sign in (which just opens an in-app browser window, it’s not actually. In the app). I hit sign in with link. They email me a l
  31. [R97] 3/5 · US Event filter doesn’t work: Picking a location and dates to filter events does not work. I see random dates of events. The website works exactly like it should. It also shows events from cities I looked for in the past.
  32. [R72] 1/5 · US Scam: Don’t waste your money. Many of their advertised features don’t work, they don’t issue refunds, and if you contact their customer service they just repeat the same canned answers.
  33. [R75] 1/5 · US Concert cancelled: Good luck getting your money back. They’ve had it listed as TBD for months! #madcustomer #theftbyfineprint
  34. [R88] 1/5 · US Theft: If you purchase a ticket to an event on a Sunday because you work every other day and the event is rescheduled to middle of the day during the week 2 months later it doesn’t warrant a refund. Like if you go to dinner order chicken Alfredo and they bring you tacos…. This platform thinks that’s the same thing
  35. [R100] 2/5 · US Careful: When you buy a ticket from seat geek you need to make sure your plans will never change and if they do you know people who can use your tickets. Tickets aren’t released until the day before the event and customer service isn’t keen to help if you need to cancel the purchase or relist the tickets.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store