The verdict in three sentences
A ticketing app sells tickets via mobile money (MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash) with a unique access QR code scanned at the door, eliminating fake tickets and double entry. The platform commission drops to 5-8 %, versus 10 to 15 % from classic players, and the organizer tracks sales in real time. A 2026 order-of-magnitude deployment costs 800,000 to 2,500,000 FCFA depending on volume and modules.
What a modern ticketing system covers
The full cycle is handled: online sale, instant mobile money payment, QR ticket sent by SMS/WhatsApp, scan at entry, statistics and refunds. No more ticket booklets, risky cash desks or opaque resellers.
| Feature | Benefit | 2026 detail |
|---|---|---|
| MTN/mobile money payment | Instant collection | Funds on wallet in minutes |
| Unique QR ticket | Anti-fraud | 1 scan = 1 entry |
| App entry control | Smooth queue | Scan < 2 seconds |
| Real-time stats | Steering | Sales, fill rate, live revenue |
| Built-in refund | Trust | Mobile money return |
| Multi-category | Yield | VIP, standard, early bird |
Commission: local platform vs classic players
On an event of 2,000 tickets at 5,000 FCFA, i.e. 10,000,000 FCFA gross, the commission gap weighs heavily. The table compares the scenarios.
| Item | Classic player | Kolonell app |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue | 10,000,000 FCFA | 10,000,000 FCFA |
| Commission | 12 % = 1,200,000 | 6 % = 600,000 |
| Organizer keeps | 8,800,000 FCFA | 9,400,000 FCFA |
| Mobile money fees | included | ~1.5 % transparent |
| Organizer gain | baseline | +600,000 FCFA |
| Real-time stats | limited | complete |
Mini case study
Ama organizes a 2,000-seat concert in Accra at 5,000 FCFA a ticket. With a classic player at 12 % commission, she leaves 1,200,000 FCFA on the table. Switching to her ticketing app at 6 %, she pays only 600,000 FCFA: she saves 600,000 FCFA on a single event while eliminating fake tickets with the unique QR. Across five events a year, the savings exceed the cost of the app.
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What commission does the ticketing app take in 2026?
The order of magnitude is 5 to 8 %, versus 10 to 15 % from classic players. On top sit transparent mobile money fees of around 1.5 %.
How does the QR code prevent fraud?
Each ticket carries a unique QR, invalidated on the first scan at entry. A second attempt with the same ticket is rejected, blocking resale and duplication.
What happens with no connection at the door?
The scanning app works offline: it stores the list of valid tickets and syncs once the network returns. Scanning stays fast, even at a venue with poor coverage.
Can we sell several ticket categories?
Yes: VIP, standard, early bird, tables. Each category has its own price, quota and stats. Yield management becomes possible by adjusting prices based on fill rate.
How much does development cost?
Expect an order of magnitude of 800,000 to 2,500,000 FCFA depending on features (multi-category, refunds, dedicated scan app). Monthly maintenance runs 40,000 to 90,000 FCFA.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
