Comparison

SWAP by Maritz vs Certain, Inc. Events

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
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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

Certain, Inc. Events

Enhance event experiences by enabling attendees to network, connect with speakers and sponsors, and engage through interactive features like live polling and games. Personalize schedules and share event highlights seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Attendee networking
  • Speaker and sponsor connections
  • Live polling and surveys
  • Badge game competition
  • Personalized agenda view
  • Photo and tweet display
Features
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Create memorable experiences and form meaningful connections with your attendees within the Certain Event App. The Certain Event App provides mobile capabilities as an extension of the Certain Platform. Your attendees will be able to: *Network with other attendees *Connect with speaker, sponsors and exhibitors *Display photos and tweets *Provide feedback through live polling and surveys *Compete with other attendees through the badge game *View their personalized agenda at a glance

Screenshots

SWAP by Maritz4 screens
Certain, Inc. Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Certain, Inc. Events at 5.0 against SWAP by Maritz's 2.7. SWAP by Maritz's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). 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

Certain, Inc. Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWAP by Maritz ships an update every 3 months, Certain, Inc. Events every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SWAP by Maritz versus Certain, Inc. Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAP by MaritzCertain, Inc. Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaritz Global Events - AT&L Inc.Certain, Inc.

Customer experience

SWAP by Maritz

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

Certain, Inc. Events

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SWAP by Maritz

No in-app purchases

None

Certain, Inc. Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAP by Maritz free?
SWAP by Maritz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Certain, Inc. Events free?
Certain, Inc. Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SWAP by Maritz or Certain, Inc. Events?
Certain, Inc. Events is rated higher. SWAP by Maritz averages 2.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Certain, Inc. Events averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SWAP by Maritz or Certain, Inc. Events have ads?
Neither SWAP by Maritz nor Certain, Inc. Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWAP by Maritz or Certain, Inc. Events?
SWAP by Maritz ships an update every 3 months, and Certain, Inc. Events every 2 months. Most recently, SWAP by Maritz was updated on November 1, 2026 and Certain, Inc. Events on November 1, 2026.

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