XPress Leads vs STFM/MMTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XPress Leads
Capture and qualify leads efficiently at events with this comprehensive system. Go beyond basic badge scanning to build relationships and drive sales with advanced tools for lead management and follow-up.
- Fast badge scanning for lead capture
- Detailed lead information access
- Advanced search, sort, and filter
- Enhanced lead qualification with custom surveys
- Add detailed notes to leads
- Literature fulfillment upgrade
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Capture every lead possible and generate more sales from the event with XPress Leads. Our lead capture app is more than just a badge scanner. It’s a strategic system built for the needs of today’s exhibitors, offering robust tools to connect you with the right people, build lasting relationships and drive tangible results. Capture Faster, Qualify Better, Close Quickly: - Fast, Flexible Lead Capture: Easily collect leads by using your mobile device to scan attendee badges. Get an overview of all leads collected with access to complete lead details within the app. * While the app is free to download, exhibitors can only use the app with a license provided by CDS/Maritz for that event. - Streamlined Search, Sort and Filter: Efficiently organize and prioritize leads with advanced search, filter and sorting capabilities. - Enhanced Lead Qualification: Uncover those high-potential leads through the included standard set of checklist qualifiers, or upgrade to customized qualifiers and convert them into survey questions. Add Notes: App users can enhance their lead details by adding detailed notes. - Literature Fulfilment: Nearly 50% of attendees make a purchase from the first exhibitor who follows up. Be the first to respond by sending your targeted materials from the app by adding on the literature fulfillment upgrade. Don't just take our word for it. Experience the XPress Leads difference firsthand. Our lead retrieval app is more than a tool; it's your partner in exhibiting success.
STFM/MMTS
Access exclusive manufacturing content, event information, and industry insights. Connect with experts, discover the latest trends, and navigate events with smart recommendations and detailed schedules.
- Exclusive community content
- Event information and navigation
- Networking opportunities
- Industry expert connections
- Smart recommendations
- Latest manufacturing trends
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Join SME’s 365 community for exclusive content, event information, and valuable manufacturing resources. Connect with industry experts, access insights, and stay updated on the latest trends. SME+ features: SME Events: Find critical event details, navigate the floor plan, build your agenda, access networking, preview exhibitors, and much more! • RAPID + TCT • Smart Manufacturing Experience • Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) Harness the power of SME's smart recommendations for deeper connections on topics that matter to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XPress Leads at 4.5 against STFM/MMTS's 4.0. XPress Leads also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). STFM/MMTS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (23 vs 4). 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.
XPress Leads holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STFM/MMTS has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
XPress Leads ships an update monthly, STFM/MMTS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XPress Leads | STFM/MMTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Convention Data Services | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
Customer experience
XPress Leads
STFM/MMTS
In-app purchases
XPress Leads
No in-app purchases
STFM/MMTS
No in-app purchases
