Comparison

Gelo vs Roam Rewards

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

Head to head
About

Gelo

Connect with professionals and individuals in new cities. Discover and join events to expand your network and meet new people. This platform facilitates both personal and professional relationship building.

Highlights
  • Professional networking
  • Personal connections
  • Meet people in new cities
  • Join hosted events
  • Network growth
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Meet the right people, wherever you are. Gelo is a hyperlocal networking and event-tech app that helps you discover and connect with like-minded people around you — whether you're at an event, conference, café, co-working space, or simply out and about. Discover people based on who they are, what they do, what they're interested in, and what they're looking to connect about. Find people nearby, explore shared interests and intent, and start conversations that go beyond small talk. NETWORK WHERE YOU ARE Gelo makes real-world networking more intentional. • Discover people around you in real time • Browse profiles based on interests, industries, roles, and intent • See what people are open to — networking, collaboration, conversations, and more • Choose when you want to be discoverable with Discovery Mode Whether you're looking to meet someone in your industry, find a potential collaborator, exchange ideas, or simply connect with interesting people around you, Gelo helps you find the right people at the right time. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Discover opportunities. Share what you need. Gelo gives you a space to list business opportunities, share requirements, and showcase what you're looking for or offering. Whether you're seeking a service, looking for a collaborator, or exploring a business opportunity, connect with people who can meet your needs and turn demand into meaningful opportunities. NETWORK AT EVENTS Gelo also brings networking directly into conferences, summits, expos, and other events. Instead of wondering who's in the room, discover the people who are actually there. Event attendees can: • Browse a real-time attendee directory • Search attendees by name, company, industry, skills, or interests • View attendee profiles and find relevant connections • Connect and start conversations before, during, or after the event B2B MEETINGS Make every meeting count. Plan your networking before you arrive. Schedule one-to-one B2B meetings with event attendees and exhibitors ahead of time, block calendar slots, and organise conversations around shared business interests. Whether you're an attendee or an exhibitor, Gelo helps you connect with the right people and make time for the conversations that matter. DISCOVER EXHIBITORS At participating events, Gelo also brings exhibitors and businesses into the same networking experience. Explore exhibitors, brands, and businesses in one place, discover what they do, find their booth or event presence, and identify opportunities that are relevant to you. FROM ONLINE DISCOVERY TO REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS Gelo is built around a simple idea: the best connections often happen when you're already in the same place. At a conference. At a café. At a coworking space. At an event. Or anywhere people gather. Gelo helps you discover who's around you, understand what brings you together, and make the first move. HOW IT WORKS • Create your profile and tell people who you are, what you do, and what you're open to. • Turn on Discovery Mode when you want to be found. • Discover nearby people and filter by interests, industry, company, or intent. • Find a relevant connection and start a conversation. • Meet in the real world and turn a nearby profile into a meaningful connection. Gelo — discover people. Find common ground. Connect in real life.

About

Roam Rewards

Discover local spots and plan outings with friends. Share recommendations and see where your network is going. Turn your city into a social experience.

Highlights
  • Discover local cafes, restaurants, bars, and events
  • Get recommendations from friends and community
  • Save places to 'Want to Try' lists
  • Track visited locations on a personal map
  • Create and share themed place collections
  • Share photos, reviews, and notes
  • See friends' activities and plans
Features
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Roam — Cashback, Deals & Rewards Get rewarded for going out. Roam helps you discover exclusive cashback, discounts, deals, and rewards from restaurants, cafés, stores, experiences, and local businesses. Find a Drop, claim your reward, visit the business, and enjoy the benefit. Whether you're grabbing food with friends, shopping, trying a new café, or exploring somewhere new, Roam helps you get more from the places you already love. DISCOVER REWARDS NEAR YOU Find cashback offers, discounts, exclusive deals, and limited-time rewards from businesses around you. CLAIM DROPS Discover a Drop, check the offer, and claim it before it runs out. Drops can have limited availability, minimum spends, and time limits. GET CASHBACK Complete the requirements of a reward and get cashback or other benefits from participating businesses. DISCOVER THROUGH FRIENDS See what your friends are claiming, where they're going, and what they're discovering. Follow people and build your own social feed around going out. SHARE & GIFT Share rewards and experiences with friends and discover new places together. EXPLORE LOCAL BUSINESSES Find restaurants, cafés, shops, experiences, and other businesses offering rewards in your area. TRACK YOUR REWARDS Keep your claimed offers, cashback, and activity organized in one place. Roam is built around a simple idea: Go out. Discover more. Get rewarded. Download Roam and start exploring.

Screenshots

Gelo4 screens
Roam Rewards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roam Rewards at none against Gelo's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Gelo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Roam Rewards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gelo ships an update fortnightly, Roam Rewards every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gelo versus Roam Rewards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeloRoam Rewards
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB76 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMascarenhas Ventures LLPGirikrishna Gp

Customer experience

Gelo

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Roam Rewards

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gelo

One-time2
  • Discovery Spotlight$0.99
  • Discovery Mode$1.99
None

Roam Rewards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gelo free?
Gelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roam Rewards free?
Roam Rewards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gelo or Roam Rewards have ads?
Neither Gelo nor Roam Rewards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gelo or Roam Rewards?
Gelo ships an update fortnightly, and Roam Rewards every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gelo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Roam Rewards on October 17, 2026.

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