Comparison

Brella.io vs ShoApp

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

Head to head
About

Brella.io

This application simplifies business event networking by helping users discover valuable contacts and schedule one-on-one meetings. It allows for pre-event planning of agendas and meetings to maximize time and achieve networking goals, whether seeking new partners or expanding a professional network.

Highlights
  • Discover valuable contacts
  • Book 1-to-1 meetings
  • Plan event agenda
  • Create business relationships
  • Real-time event information
  • 1-to-1 video calls
Features
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Brella | Smarter networking Brella is the simplest networking application for business events and conferences. Discover valuable contacts at any event and book 1-to-1 meetings with the best connections. Plan your event agenda and networking meetings before the event begins and save valuable time. Brella helps you achieve your event goals, no matter if you’re looking for new business partners or you want to grow your business network. Instead of stressing about networking, let Brella do the networking for you. You’ll leave the event with more leads, more contacts, more clients - more whatever you’re looking for. When you use the Brella app at an event, you’ll: - Discover valuable contacts - Book 1-to-1 meetings with them - Create meaningful business relationships But don't take our word for it. Here are what some of our users have to say: “Networking without Brella is a waste of time.” “If I were doing this manually, I'd be lucky if I had one-tenth the meetings. It's just a very efficient way to organize a day.” “Brella is the best networking tool I’ve ever used and that’s why we use it at all of our events.” Get in touch at hello@brella.io or on Instagram and X @Brellanetwork We ask permission for: - Notifications to give real-time information about meetings and other event-related info - Camera and pictures to set up a profile picture, and for 1-to-1 video calls - Microphone for 1-to-1 video calls

About

ShoApp

Access comprehensive event information, including schedules, speaker details, and exhibitor listings. Connect with other attendees through built-in networking features.

Highlights
  • Event agenda access
  • Speaker information
  • Exhibitor listings
  • Sponsor details
  • Attendee networking
Features
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ShoApp allows attendees to access information about the event including the agenda, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors as well as networking with other attendees.

Screenshots

Brella.io4 screens
ShoApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brella.io and ShoApp both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of ShoApp's written reviews are positive against 28% of Brella.io's. Brella.io's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Brella.io against 4.2 for ShoApp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Brella.io's written reviews are positive against 75% of ShoApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brella.io ships an update monthly, ShoApp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brella.io versus ShoApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrella.ioShoApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings) — better4.2 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better16
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrellaeventPower, LLC

Customer experience

Brella.io

All ratings49 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative68.3%

ShoApp

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Brella.io

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Loses data
  • Event not available for app
  • Schedule screen constantly resets
  • Sessions take long to load
  • App doesn't open
Show 18 more
  • App automatically closes immediately after opening
  • App crashes on opening
  • App freezes on update
  • Chat perpetually loads
  • Calendar doesn't sync
  • Frozen screen trying to force update
  • PIN entry screen times out
  • Scrolling gets stuck in infinite loop
  • Searches frequently 'rewet'
  • App is very slow
  • Can't add or remove users
  • Late schedules, wrong names and people
  • Heavily disconnected from conference app and calendars
  • LinkedIn sign-in doesn't work
  • App shows free time slots for past days
  • App becomes unresponsive
  • No data is shown sometimes
  • App crashes

Requested features

9 requests
  • iPad version
  • Ability to 'link' with people to track colleagues' networking
  • Ability to take notes in the app
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive way to sync meetings with calendar
Show 4 more
  • Ability to counter with an alternative meeting time
  • Fix LinkedIn login issue
  • Improve search functionality
  • Allow replies to messages from cancelled meetings

ShoApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brella.io

No in-app purchases

None

ShoApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brella.io free?
Brella.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShoApp free?
ShoApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brella.io or ShoApp?
Brella.io is rated higher. Brella.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while ShoApp averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.
Do Brella.io or ShoApp have ads?
Neither Brella.io nor ShoApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brella.io or ShoApp?
Brella.io ships an update monthly, and ShoApp every 5 weeks. Most recently, Brella.io was updated on November 2, 2026 and ShoApp on October 30, 2026.

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