EventSnag vs Gotcha Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EventSnag
Effortlessly capture event details from flyers and photos, converting them into calendar invites. This app uses AI to extract dates, times, locations, and prices, then seamlessly integrates with your preferred calendar.
- AI-powered flyer scanning
- Automatic detail extraction
- Calendar integration (Google, Outlook, Apple)
- Recurring event detection
- Multi-event detection
- Share extension for easy capture
- Event roundups and weekly reminders
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NEVER MISS LOCAL EVENTS AGAIN EventSnag turns any event flyer into a calendar invite in seconds. Snap a photo, we'll extract all the details, and you're good to go. No more screenshots cluttering your camera roll. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a flyer or upload from your camera roll 2. Our AI extracts the event details (date, time, location, price, recurring patterns) 3. Review and save to your calendar 4. Share with friends so they can come too It's that simple. WORKS WITH YOUR CALENDAR - Google Calendar - Opens in browser with pre-filled details - Outlook Calendar - Seamless sync for Microsoft users - Apple Calendar - Native iOS integration via .ics download - Universal .ics file - Works with any calendar app No OAuth headaches. No account requirements. Just pick your calendar and go. PERFECT FOR - Local event enthusiasts - Concert flyers, art shows, farmers markets - College students - Campus events, club meetings, parties - Fitness lovers - Run clubs, yoga classes, cycling groups (recurring events too!) - Community organizers - Workshops, fundraisers, neighborhood events - Foodies - Food truck schedules, pop-ups, tasting events FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE - AI-Powered Scanning - Works with posters, flyers, screenshots from any app - NEW: Recurring Events - Weekly pub runs, monthly meetups, biweekly yoga. Save up to 26 occurrences at once - NEW: Multi-Event Detection - One flyer with 6 events? We'll catch them all - Smart Date Detection - Share Extension - Capture events from photos shared in any app - Event Roundups - "This Weekend" and "This Week" filters keep you organized - Discover Tab - See what others in your city are attending - Share with Friends - Beautiful formatted messages with calendar links - Weekly Reminders - Push notifications on Thursday (weekend) and Monday (this week) - Privacy First - Events stored locally on your device, cloud sync is optional - No Ads - Clean, focused experience WHY EVENTSNAG? Most people screenshot event flyers and forget about them. Or manually type everything into their calendar (ugh). EventSnag eliminates the friction. Snap it, snag it, show up. We built this for small-town event lovers tired of missing local gems. If Eventbrite and Ticketmaster don't know about it, EventSnag is your secret weapon. If they do, just paste their link into EventSnag to keep all your events in one place and sync'd to your calendar. WHAT USERS SAY "Finally! I was tired of screenshots getting buried in my camera roll. This is a lifesaver for concert season." - Sarah, Oklahoma City "The share extension is genius. I see an event post, tap share, tap EventSnag, and it's in my calendar. Game changer." - Mike, Stillwater "I organize community events and now I just tell people to 'Snag it!' instead of manually adding to their calendars. Way easier." - Jessica, Tulsa FREE TO USE EventSnag is free to download and use. Scan up to 20 events per month. Need unlimited? EventSnag Pro is coming soon with unlimited scans, advanced sharing features, priority support, and early access to new features. But honestly, 20 events per month is plenty for most people. We want you to show up for what matters. GET OUT THERE Stop screenshotting. Start showing up. Download EventSnag and never miss another local event. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Questions? Email us at eventsnagsupport@shimmerlabs.co Feature requests? We're all ears. Privacy Policy: https://eventsnag.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://eventsnag.app/terms.html Support: https://eventsnag.app/support.html Made with love in Oklahoma by Shimmer Labs.top manually entering events. Snap a flyer, we handle the rest, recurring events, multi-event schedules, calendar sync. More time living, less time typing!
Gotcha Connect
Connect with local service professionals for various needs, from moving and cleaning to handyman tasks. Browse providers, post job listings, read reviews, and message directly to manage projects efficiently.
- Browse local service providers
- Post detailed job listings
- Read reviews and ratings
- Direct in-app messaging
- Discover jobs with customizable radius
- Build professional profiles
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Find help with Gotcha — your go-to app for connecting with local service providers. Need help moving? Looking for a cleaner? Have a handyman job? Gotcha makes it easy to find professionals in your area who are ready to help. FOR CUSTOMERS: • Browse local workers by service type and location • Post detailed job listings with photos and descriptions • Read reviews and ratings before you hire • Message workers directly through the app • Manage all your job postings in one place FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS: • Discover jobs in your area with customizable search radius • Build your professional profile with ratings and reviews • Set your service areas • Connect with customers through real-time messaging • Get notified instantly when new opportunities arise
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EventSnag at every 3 days against Gotcha Connect's every 9 days. Gotcha Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EventSnag against 5.0 for Gotcha Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
EventSnag ships an update every 3 days, Gotcha Connect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EventSnag | Gotcha Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Logan Shimmer | David Shoen |
Customer experience
EventSnag
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In-app purchases
EventSnag
No in-app purchases
Gotcha Connect
No in-app purchases
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