Comparison

Bizzabo vs TCIA Connect

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

Head to head
About

Bizzabo

This app enhances event experiences by providing attendees with access to agendas, speaker information, and networking tools. Users can connect with other attendees, receive real-time updates, and participate in interactive polls. It aims to make event participation more impactful and rewarding.

Highlights
  • Event agenda and session locations
  • Attendee profiles and networking
  • Private one-on-one messaging
  • Real-time event updates
  • Live polls and surveys
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Bizzabo’s universal event app is trusted by leading brands across the world who believe in the power of events to bring people together. With Bizzabo, event experiences are more impactful and rewarding. Winner of the “People’s Choice Award for Best Event Technology Provider” for 3 years in a row. With the Bizzabo app you can: Review the event agenda, view session locations or find out anything that you need to know about your event See who else is attending your event and view their profiles Message other attendees with private one-on-one messages Stay in the know with real-time updates about sessions, speakers and special offers Participate in live polls and surveys administered by presenters Share event updates directly to social media "After demoing Bizzabo I can confidently say it’s one of the best conference apps I’ve seen, and I’ve seen a few." – TechCrunch MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS Review the event agenda, find session locations, read up on speaker bios, see who else is attending your event, participate in polls and more—all from the palm of your hand. MEET THE RIGHT PEOPLE Make the most of your event with private one-on-one messaging, robust attendee profiles, and social media integrations. NEVER BE LEFT OUT OF THE LOOP Stay in the know with real-time updates about sessions, speakers and special offers that get sent straight to your phone. Take that FOMO! ATTEND STRATEGICALLY Before the event event starts, see who else is attending, mark leads and set up meetings. BE A PART OF THE ACTION Take live polls and surveys. Share event updates directly to social media. Make your voice heard. It’s your event journey. Give yourself the right tools to boldly network, navigate and succeed like never before. For more information, visit Bizzabo.com.

About

TCIA Connect

This app provides access to event resources, speaker information, and exhibitor details for industry professionals. Users can manage their profiles, set reminders, and take notes on sessions. It facilitates networking through social media integration.

Highlights
  • Profile management
  • Event resource access
  • Speaker and exhibitor browsing
  • Session note-taking
  • Reminders and alerts
  • Social media integration
Features
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The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is a trade association of 2,300 tree care firms and affiliated companies and was established in 1938 as the National Arborist Association TCIA develops safety and education programs, standards of tree care practice, and management information for tree and landscape firms around the world. We provide continuing education, training, conferences, and publications to promote the safe and appropriate practice of tree care. TCIA helps member companies by: Educating consumers about the proper care of trees Advancing professionalism in the tree care industry Improving business practices in the tree care industry Training employees in safe work practices Educating policymakers on regulatory and legislative affairs Since 1938, TCIA has been working to elevate the standards of commercial and utility tree care. TCIA supports, promotes and educates our members so that they may be more successful in their activities and the environment in which we live will be significantly improved. Mobile app features: - View and edit your profile - Full access to event resources - Browse speaker information - Check out exhibitors and the exhibit hall floor plan - Set reminders and receive alerts - View, update and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Download the TCIA Connect Mobile app now!

Screenshots

Bizzabo4 screens
TCIA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bizzabo at 4.6 against TCIA Connect's 3.4. Bizzabo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). TCIA Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Bizzabo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Bizzabo's written reviews are positive against 50% of TCIA Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bizzabo ships an update weekly, TCIA Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bizzabo versus TCIA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBizzaboTCIA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBizzabo Ltd.Tree Care Industry Association Inc.

Customer experience

Bizzabo

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative52.4%

TCIA Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Bizzabo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Agenda not updating correctly
  • Messages not being delivered
  • Profiles not syncing properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better calendar integration
  • Improved offline capabilities
  • More customization options
  • Enhanced event discovery

TCIA Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bizzabo

No in-app purchases

None

TCIA Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bizzabo free?
Bizzabo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCIA Connect free?
TCIA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bizzabo or TCIA Connect?
Bizzabo is rated higher. Bizzabo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TCIA Connect averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Bizzabo or TCIA Connect have ads?
Neither Bizzabo nor TCIA Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bizzabo or TCIA Connect?
Bizzabo ships an update weekly, and TCIA Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Bizzabo was updated on September 22, 2026 and TCIA Connect on September 16, 2026.

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