Comparison

Cvent LeadCapture vs LeadDev

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cvent LeadCapture

Capture attendee leads at events using your device. Scan badges, manually enter information, rate leads, and send documents or weblinks directly. Take notes to manage your contacts effectively.

Highlights
  • Scan attendee badges
  • Manual lead entry
  • Lead rating (1-5)
  • Send documents/weblinks
  • Take lead notes
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Cvent LeadCapture works with Cvent’s OnSite Solutions platform to scan attendee leads onsite using your own device. To get started, download Cvent LeadCapture on your lead-scanning device. Enter the access code you received earlier, and that's it! You're ready to scan. With Cvent LeadCapture, you can: - Scan attendee leads onsite - Enter leads in manually if they don’t have a badge - Rate leads on a scale of 1 to 5 - Send documents and weblinks directly to your leads - Take notes on your leads

About

LeadDev

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Make the most of your LeadDev experience with the official event app powered by Brella. Browse session schedules across multiple stages, explore speaker bios, and build your personalized agenda. Discover and connect with fellow attendees using AI-powered matchmaking, schedule 1-1 meetings, and stay on top of networking opportunities before and during the event. Get real-time updates, view venue info, check sponsor details, and maximize your Festival of Engineering Leadership experience - all from your phone.

Screenshots

Cvent LeadCapture4 screens
LeadDev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LeadDev at monthly against Cvent LeadCapture's every 3 months. LeadDev also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cvent LeadCapture ships an update every 3 months, LeadDev monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cvent LeadCapture versus LeadDev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCvent LeadCaptureLeadDev
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (369 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings369 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB104 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCventWhite October Events Limited

Bugs and requests

Cvent LeadCapture

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Does not allow for manual entry
  • Requires manual clicks after scanning
  • Clunky user experience with 'DONE' button
  • Slow to open and sluggish performance
  • Codes scan sometimes and not others
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  • Cannot add a lead without the barcode scanner
  • Scans do not come up with all information
  • Only half the leads scan
  • Not giving email information
  • Cumbersome to grab more than one lead at a time
  • App did not work during trade show, scanned zero attendees
  • Contact information was not captured for leads
  • No way to export leads to excel
  • Not saving email addresses when scanning codes
  • Will not send access code
  • Customer service doesn't respond or help
  • Fails to capture QR code half the time
  • App is slow to load
  • Will not confirm via email

Requested features

12 requests
  • Allow manual entry of leads
  • Provide a faster way to scan without manual clicks
  • Allow scanning multiple badges at a time and saving for later
  • Ability to put notes in prior to matching
  • Allow editing notes after lead creation
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  • Option to 'save and scan new' for faster workflow
  • Add categories for lead qualification
  • Enable exporting leads to Excel
  • Fix issue with not saving email addresses
  • Improve scanning consistency
  • Ensure all necessary information is captured in scans
  • Streamline the process after scanning a badge

LeadDev

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cvent LeadCapture

No in-app purchases

None

LeadDev

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cvent LeadCapture free?
Cvent LeadCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LeadDev free?
LeadDev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cvent LeadCapture or LeadDev have ads?
Neither Cvent LeadCapture nor LeadDev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cvent LeadCapture or LeadDev?
Cvent LeadCapture ships an update every 3 months, and LeadDev monthly. Most recently, Cvent LeadCapture was updated on September 24, 2026 and LeadDev on September 22, 2026.

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