Techtextil Navigator vs Building X Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Techtextil Navigator
This app provides comprehensive information for trade fair attendees, including exhibitor details, interactive maps, event schedules, and networking opportunities. It helps users plan their visit, discover products, and manage contacts efficiently.
- Exhibitor and product search
- Networking with participants
- Interactive hall plans
- Event schedules
- News and social media updates
- Watch list for exhibitors and events
- QR code scanner for contacts
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The Techtextil app provides you with all the relevant information you need before, during and after your visit to the trade fair. Features at a glance: • Exhibitors & products : Find companies, products, contact persons and exhibitor appointments quickly and easily. • Networking: Network with other trade fair participants and make new business contacts directly in the app. • fair ground: Interactive hall plans with stand details – for quick orientation on the exhibition grounds. • Events: All events at a glance. Make a note of relevant dates and plan your visit to the trade fair efficiently. • News: Latest press releases and social media updates about Techtextil. • Watch list: Save exhibitors and events and synchronise your selection with your watch list from the customer centre (trade fair login required). • Scanner: Scan QR codes from exhibitors or visitor tickets and save contacts directly. In the app menu, you will also find settings, information on opening hours, directions, parking, services, data protection and terms of use. Please note: Not all functions are available at all times and may vary depending on the event phase. The Techtextil app is available free of charge in the AppStore. Feedback: apps@messefrankfurt.com
Building X Access
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With Building X Access you will use your smart phone to open doors. With this app you will receive digital keys for doors that you are allowed to open.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Building X Access at none against Techtextil Navigator's shown. Building X Access also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Techtextil Navigator ships an update every 5 months, Building X Access every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Techtextil Navigator | Building X Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Messe Frankfurt GmbH | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
Techtextil Navigator
No in-app purchases
Building X Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Techtextil Navigator free?
Is Building X Access free?
Do Techtextil Navigator or Building X Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, Techtextil Navigator or Building X Access?
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