SWAP by Maritz vs IPPE 2027
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
IPPE 2027
This app helps attendees navigate a large industry tradeshow. Connect with professionals, discover exhibitors and products, and plan your schedule for educational sessions and events.
- Connect with industry professionals
- Explore exhibitors and products
- Discover latest technologies
- Plan educational sessions
- Interactive floor plan maps
- Personalized planner
- Networking event search
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Welcome to the IPPE app, your all-in-one resource for making the most of your Expo experience. Connect with industry professionals, explore exhibitors and innovative products, discover the latest technologies and solutions, and stay informed about educational sessions and special events. This app is designed to help you navigate the show and make valuable connections. The IPPE app allows you to plan your own path to success: • Register for IPPE and educational programs • Search key categories and exhibitors • View and search interactive floor plan maps • Plan educational sessions • View TECHTalks topics and schedule • Search important logistical information, including transportation, show hours and more • Search for networking events • Create your personal planner to make the most of your experience • Share your experience with your social media networks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IPPE 2027 at 3.9 against SWAP by Maritz's 2.7. IPPE 2027 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SWAP by Maritz's advantage is chart position (#203 vs unranked) and ratings volume (31 vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPPE 2027 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 7 respectively.
SWAP by Maritz ships an update every 3 months, IPPE 2027 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SWAP by Maritz | IPPE 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (31 ratings) | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #203 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Maritz Global Events - AT&L Inc. | U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. |
Customer experience
SWAP by Maritz
IPPE 2027
In-app purchases
SWAP by Maritz
No in-app purchases
IPPE 2027
No in-app purchases
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