Comparison

Macula Mobile vs Rainbow Smart Event

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

Head to head
About

Macula Mobile

Features
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The minimum required version of Macula Server is 1.23.0. Warning: Please do not update Macula Mobile if your Macula Server is older than version 1.23.0. Mobile hardware GPU for decoding your live videos, much lower battery usage and less heating on your mobile device. Video processing based on HTML5 Video streaming technology, no decompression from server end before transition to Macula mobile. This means almost no CPU processing time required during live stream. Audio support (received direct from cameras end to Macula Mobile) 2 way audio support if your cameras support mic and speaker, you can communicate via Macula Mobile. User can trigger action from server end, like turn on lights or any I/O devices. The easiest way to review footage with 10sec, 1min, 10min and 1hr quick search timeline. Multi cameras and multi servers connection by user account. "Quick Peep" support from widget function with cameras snapshot Stream Camera. You can turn your mobile phone cameras and microphone as one of the surveillance cameras feed to the server, and records as the evidence. Chromecast support. You can select any camera feed and stream it to Chromecast.

About

Rainbow Smart Event

Enhance your event experience with this app. Access agendas, speaker details, and connect with other attendees through messaging and calls. Navigate venues with interactive maps and share event highlights.

Highlights
  • Event agenda and speaker details
  • Attendee networking and contact management
  • IM, audio, and video calls
  • Private and group chat with file sharing
  • Event social feed and social media sharing
  • Venue navigation and attendee geolocation
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Download the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Rainbow™ Smart Event mobile application for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise global events. This app has all the information that you need to get the most out of your experience. Discover the agenda, speakers and sponsors Make connections: Add other attendees to your contact list and grow your personal Twitter and Linkedin network. Discuss with other attendees, sponsors, speakers by IM, audio or video call. You can also share pictures and documents either in a private or group chat in order to reduce paper waste thanks to our RainbowTM integration. Share your experience with the event social feed and also on your own social media and applications. Find your way and geolocalize attendees thanks to OmniAccess® Stellar Location Based Services This application was created by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. Get your own Rainbow™ Smart Event application customized and branded for your company. Rainbow™ Smart Event creates powerful communication channels to help event organizers put on amazing events and provide value long after the closing remarks. Visit the Rainbow Smart Event page at https://www.al-enterprise.com/en/rainbow/connectors-and-apps/rainbow-smart-event *Interactive maps are not available for all events.

Screenshots

Rainbow Smart Event4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rainbow Smart Event at every 3 days against Macula Mobile's every 4 months. Rainbow Smart Event also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

Macula Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Rainbow Smart Event every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Macula Mobile versus Rainbow Smart Event: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacula MobileRainbow Smart Event
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB100 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGSF Corporation Pte LtdALE International

In-app purchases

None

Macula Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Rainbow Smart Event

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Macula Mobile free?
Macula Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rainbow Smart Event free?
Rainbow Smart Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Macula Mobile or Rainbow Smart Event have ads?
Neither Macula Mobile nor Rainbow Smart Event shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macula Mobile or Rainbow Smart Event?
Macula Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Rainbow Smart Event every 3 days. Most recently, Macula Mobile was updated on October 10, 2026 and Rainbow Smart Event on October 2, 2026.

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