Comparison

Rel8 AI vs Rooted Connect

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

Head to head
About

Rel8 AI

Intelligent CRM app for professionals to capture, organize, and enrich leads from events and meetings. Features AI-powered scanning, event-specific workflows, and CRM integration to build stronger business relationships.

Highlights
  • AI-powered business card scanning
  • Automatic contact enrichment
  • Event-focused lead capture mode
  • Real-time stats dashboard
  • HubSpot CRM integration
  • Voice notes for conversations
Features
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Transform your networking with Rel8 AI - the intelligent CRM app built for professionals who capture leads at events, conferences, and meetings. Smart Contact Capture • Scan business cards instantly with AI-powered OCR • Capture QR codes for seamless contact exchange • Automatic contact enrichment with company and social data Event-Focused Workflow • Create events and organize contacts by occasion • Event Mode for focused lead capture at conferences • Real-time stats dashboard showing hot leads and follow-ups • Voice notes for capturing conversation details on the go Intelligent Contact Management • AI-powered contact enrichment and follow-up suggestions • Priority scoring and tagging system • Rich timeline with notes, photos, and attachments • Search, filter, and organize your growing network CRM Integration • Seamless HubSpot sync to keep your CRM updated • Export contacts as vCards • Bulk operations for efficient contact management Perfect For • Sales professionals capturing leads at trade shows • Entrepreneurs networking at conferences • Business developers managing prospect relationships • Anyone who wants to turn business cards into actionable contacts Rel8 AI combines the convenience of mobile scanning with the power of AI enrichment, helping you build and maintain meaningful professional relationships.

About

Rooted Connect

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Rooted Connect is the official networking app for Rooted Expo 2026 at the Irving Convention Center, October 20–22. Connect with CPG founders, retail buyers, investors, and service providers before, during, and after the show. EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY Find people and companies in one place. Search by name, company, or booth, filter by role and interests, and open a company to meet its attending team. START A CONVERSATION Message attendees directly or in a group, share photos, and open a person's profile from the conversation. Arrange a catch-up through messages or the calendar link they have shared. JOIN MOONTOWER Join the expo community board to ask questions, share opportunities, find gatherings, and connect with other attendees. Follow organizer announcements and take useful discussions into a direct message. MAKE THE SHOW YOUR OWN Browse sessions as organizers publish the event schedule, save favorites to My agenda, and add private events. See the expo countdown, venue details and directions, open your admission pass, and share your profile with a contact QR code. DISCOVER EVENT PARTNERS Find sponsor profiles and offers as organizers publish them. Explore partner descriptions, artwork and links from Home or Directory. FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES Sign in with the email address on your Rooted Expo registration. A sign-in link helps you access your account without remembering a password. Questions? Contact howdy@rootedexpo.com.

Screenshots

Rel8 AI4 screens
Rooted Connect2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rooted Connect at none against Rel8 AI's 6. Rel8 AI's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rel8 AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Rooted Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rel8 AI ships an update every 10 days, Rooted Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rel8 AI versus Rooted Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRel8 AIRooted Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRelAI Technology LLCRooted Expo Inc

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Rel8 AI

Subscriptions6
  • Essential1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Power1 Month trial$49.991 Month
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  • Essential (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Professional (Annual)1 Month trial$239.991 Year
  • Power (Annual)1 Month trial$479.991 Year
None

Rooted Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rel8 AI free?
Rel8 AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rooted Connect free?
Rooted Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rel8 AI or Rooted Connect have ads?
Neither Rel8 AI nor Rooted Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rel8 AI or Rooted Connect?
Rel8 AI ships an update every 10 days, and Rooted Connect weekly. Most recently, Rel8 AI was updated on November 12, 2026 and Rooted Connect on October 31, 2026.

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