smithbucklin LR vs eShowLeads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
smithbucklin LR
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During a conference, meeting, or event, exhibitors can use smithbucklin LR to quickly scan barcodes, add notes, and select the relevant qualifiers for all leads. The app continuously syncs to secure, remote servers to ensure that the leads – and all information pertaining to them – are permanently recorded (requires stable network connection). After an initial login, the app can be used entirely offline. (If used offline, you will be able to add notes and select qualifiers, but the lead's name will not appear in the app until you are back online) License purchase is required in order to use the app. Only functional at SmithBucklin-contracted events. What sets us apart: - Login information is stored internally on the app, allowing exhibitors to work offline during the show. - Leads are stored to remote servers during automatic sync cycles. - Leads are updated with up-to-date event information during automatic sync cycles. - Bi-directional sync occurs automatically when network is available. - Leads report can be generated – and sent to multiple email accounts – directly from the app. - Notes can be added – and qualifiers can be selected – for each lead. - No bulky hardware is needed – you can use a mobile device’s camera to scan badges. - Code 128, Code 39, and Code 93 barcodes are supported. - Quick ("skip-able") walk-through instructs users on how to configure app settings. - Leads captured in the app can be quickly reviewed, edited, and searched. - Ability to force all leads to server, outside of automatic sync process. - Set-up unlimited qualifiers through the SmithBucklin event website. (Please note, license purchase is required in order to use the app.)
eShowLeads
This trade show lead capture system allows exhibitors to easily collect and manage leads using their smartphone or tablet. It streamlines the process of following up on potential customers, eliminating the need for manual data entry and improving return on investment.
- OCR recognition of badges and business cards
- Simple keyboard interface
- Barcode scanning (optional)
- Easy setup
- Faster lead follow-up
- Improved ROI
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Lead Retrieval without the Hassle eShowLeads is a trade show lead capture system that lets exhibitors collect leads using their own Smartphone or Tablet. It eliminates the business card fishbowl and the manual effort required to record and manage business cards, making lead follow-up faster and easier than ever before. Better follow-up means more success and a greater ROI for everyone. Barcode optional Our system does not require you to put a barcode on the name badge, or have a badge at all. But, if you have one, we read those as well. Easy to Setup We don't require you to do anything except send us the attendee list when online registration closes. Help your Exhibitors be Successful Providing a lead retrieval system helps exhibitors save time and collect more detailed leads. At the very least, offering it as a solution will make you look good. Features: OCR recognition of badges and business cards Simple keyboard interface to eliminate complicated badgeslead retrieval, leads, badge, barcode, tradeshow, scanner, ocr, roi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: smithbucklin LR at every 6 weeks against eShowLeads's every 3 months. eShowLeads's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
smithbucklin LR ships an update every 6 weeks, eShowLeads every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | smithbucklin LR | eShowLeads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmithBucklin | Gerald Tremblay |
In-app purchases
smithbucklin LR
No in-app purchases
eShowLeads
No in-app purchases
Questions
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