Validus vs TechCrunch Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Validus
Connect with verified founders, investors, and leaders. Discover genuine business and investment prospects. Engage in secure, high-quality communication built on trust and credibility.
- Verified founder and investor network
- Access to real business opportunities
- Secure, high-quality communication
- Credence-based relationship building
- Family office and leader connections
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Validus is a credence-based nexus for verified founders, investors, family offices, and responsible leaders. Build credible relationships, access real business and investment opportunities, and engage in secure, high-quality communication — powered by Virtue, Verity, and Credence.
TechCrunch Events
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The official mobile app for events hosted by TechCrunch, including Disrupt. This platform puts the ultimate startup ecosystem directly into your pocket during an event. Use this app to easily browse multi-track agendas, view speaker bios, and register for sessions before seats fill up. Our built-in networking feature lets you seamlessly discover founders, investors, and tech leaders. Filter attendees by industry, send direct messages, and schedule 1-on-1 meetings on-site. Real-time push notifications ensure you never miss schedule modifications or exclusive pop-up networking opportunities. Key Features: PERSONALIZED AGENDA: Build your custom daily schedule with targeted session filters. SESSION REGISTRATION: Lock in your seat for curated roundtable sessions. SPEAKER & EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY: Explore complete professional profiles, topics, and session times. NETWORKING: Search, filter, and message attendees to schedule meetings. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS: stay informed on real time updates so you don't miss schedule modification or reminders. Event registration is required to access the mobile app. Go to www.techcrunch.com/events to view upcoming events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: TechCrunch Events at #207 against Validus's unranked. 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.
Validus ships an update every 8 days, TechCrunch Events fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Validus | TechCrunch Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #207 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grand Connect | TechCrunch, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Validus
No in-app purchases
TechCrunch Events
No in-app purchases
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