Comparison

SWAP by Maritz vs Engage Scanner

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

Head to head
About

SWAP by Maritz

This app facilitates sales lead retrieval for trade shows and events. It allows exhibitors to capture, manage, and export leads directly from their smartphones, even offline. The system also provides productivity insights for sales teams.

Highlights
  • Capture leads offline
  • View leads per salesperson
  • Take notes and answer qualifying questions
  • Export leads in multiple formats
  • Monitor booth traffic with Location Services/Bluetooth
  • Aggregate lead data with Optium readers
Features
Currently charting
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SWAP – the ultimate sales lead retrieval application for smartphones. Free to download, but you must receive an Activation Code for a trade show or event where Maritz Global Events has been contracted to provide lead retrieval services. To give SWAP a try, use Activation Code 0000-0000-0000-0000 and Badge ID #1 to enter the app’s “Demo Mode”. Press "Capture Leads" then enter Registrant ID (valid Registrant ID are from 1000 to 1010). Press "A" when prompt for "First Letter of Lead's Last Name?" If you have questions or would like to receive an Activation Code, please call 1-800-787-0475. Now exhibitors can capture leads anywhere during the tradeshow: sessions, meetings, events, in the hallway, on the bus, at dinner – onsite or off-site! • Capture leads per salesperson and in aggregate • Each salesperson can view their leads on their smartphone • DecisionPoint allows exhibitor management to measure productivity of each salesperson • Take notes within each lead and answer qualifying questions • Export a list of leads in multiple formats • Native app works in off-line mode: not dependent upon continuous cellular connectivity to work • DecisionPoint portal reports both SWAP and Optium reader lead data together for show organizer and exhibitors SWAP utilizes Location Services and Bluetooth to allow you to monitor traffic inside your booth and around product areas. Note that this feature may dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Engage Scanner

This app allows event exhibitors to capture leads efficiently by scanning badges. It provides real-time data access, note-taking, photo and audio recording capabilities, and works both online and offline. Leads can be viewed and exported instantly through a dedicated portal.

Highlights
  • Lead capture via scanning
  • Real-time data viewing
  • Note-taking and media recording
  • Offline functionality
  • Exhibitor portal for data export
  • Customizable questions for leads
Features
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Engage Scanner is a lead retrieval app Exhibitors utilise to get the most from their involvement at events - maximising their ROI. Exhibitors can capture leads, view data immediately, make notes, take photos, record audio and set relevant question. Real-Time Data View leads as you scan them instantly on your device, or view all your data in your Exhibitor Dashboard Powerful Scanner Engine We are using the best-performing mobile scanning software in the business: Unmatched Speeds; Tough Codes; Wide Angles; Long Distance; Low Light. Exhibitor Portal Data capture on the Engage Scanner application is immediately available via the Exhibitor Portal. Export your leads at head office or at the event for instant access. Offline / Online Engage Scanner has been designed to work without a data connection, simply synchronise your device once a data connection has been established. Any support questions, please contact: - support@jonas.events - 01865-520-152 If you’re organising an event and would like to know more about our services, visit or contact: - www.jonas.events - hello@jonas.events

Screenshots

SWAP by Maritz4 screens
Engage Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SWAP by Maritz at 2.7 against Engage Scanner's 2.0. SWAP by Maritz also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 1) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). Engage Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SWAP by Maritz holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SWAP by Maritz has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SWAP by Maritz's written reviews are positive against 50% of Engage Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWAP by Maritz ships an update every 3 months, Engage Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SWAP by Maritz versus Engage Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAP by MaritzEngage Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (31 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#203 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaritz Global Events - AT&L Inc.Jonas Event Technology Ltd.

Customer experience

SWAP by Maritz

All ratings30 ratings
Positive43.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%

Engage Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SWAP by Maritz

No in-app purchases

None

Engage Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAP by Maritz free?
SWAP by Maritz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Engage Scanner free?
Engage Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SWAP by Maritz or Engage Scanner?
SWAP by Maritz is rated higher. SWAP by Maritz averages 2.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Engage Scanner averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SWAP by Maritz or Engage Scanner have ads?
Neither SWAP by Maritz nor Engage Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWAP by Maritz or Engage Scanner?
SWAP by Maritz ships an update every 3 months, and Engage Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, SWAP by Maritz was updated on October 27, 2026 and Engage Scanner on October 11, 2026.

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