Techtextil Navigator vs R+T
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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: โข Exhibitors & products : Find companies, products, contact persons and exhibitor appointments quickly and easily. โข Networking: Network with other trade fair participants and make new business contacts directly in the app. โข fair ground: Interactive hall plans with stand details โ for quick orientation on the exhibition grounds. โข Events: All events at a glance. Make a note of relevant dates and plan your visit to the trade fair efficiently. โข News: Latest press releases and social media updates about Techtextil. โข Watch list: Save exhibitors and events and synchronise your selection with your watch list from the customer centre (trade fair login required). โข 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
R+T
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Plan and organize your event visit at R+T 2024. The free R+T app provides you with exhibitor lists, hall plans, program overviews and other features in advance of your visit. Combine the live experience at R+T 2024 with the benefits of our app and expand your contacts with the networking function. Save your favorites in the watch list and be reminded of important dates. Dynamic hall and site plans also make it easier for you to find your way around. We recommend updating the complete data set shortly before events in a fast WLAN environment. The features at a glance: - List of exhibitors - Hall plans - Supporting program overview - Networking tool - Individual profile information - R+T Selfie Cam - Tips from the R+T team for activities in and around Stuttgart
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: R+T at none against Techtextil Navigator's shown. R+T also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, R+T every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Techtextil Navigator | R+T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Messe Frankfurt GmbH | Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH |
In-app purchases
Techtextil Navigator
No in-app purchases
R+T
No in-app purchases
Questions
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