Comparison

Roster vs TechCrunch Events

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

Head to head
About

Roster

This app helps community organizations manage members, track growth, and run events. It provides real-time insights into member activity, donations, and event attendance, streamlining operations for groups of all sizes.

Highlights
  • Member tracking and growth insights
  • Event creation with QR codes
  • Real-time activity feed
  • Integrated donation collection
  • Contact history management
  • Stripe and Mailchimp integration
  • Role-based team management
Features
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Roster is the growth operating system for community organizations — neighborhood associations, nonprofits, clubs, sports leagues, HOAs, and membership-based businesses. Open Roster and get an instant snapshot of your organization's health: active members, email subscribers, RSVPs, and donations, each with month-over-month trends, so you always know whether you're growing. Create events that drive growth Every event you create comes with a shareable QR code and growth tracking built in. Post it at the door, print it on flyers, or share the link — Roster tracks exactly who joined, subscribed, or gave because of that event. Turn in-person moments into lasting growth When someone scans your QR code, they land on a simple page where they can: * Join as a paying member, at whatever tiers you set * Make a one-time or recurring donation * Subscribe to your mailing list * RSVP for the event itself Every one of those actions becomes a real, permanent record in your organization — not just a walk-up conversation you'll forget by next week. Know the moment someone engages Roster's Activity feed notifies you in real time as people join, give, subscribe, or RSVP, so you can say thank-you while it still matters — and follow up with the people who are ready for more. Everyone, in one place As your community grows, Roster keeps every contact's full history in one record: membership status and tier, mailing list status, donation history, and event attendance — automatically kept current as people interact with you, no manual data entry required. Built for how you already work * Accept payments with Stripe * Sync your mailing list with Mailchimp * Import existing rosters and payment history from a spreadsheet * Manage your team with owner, editor, and viewer roles Whether you're running a 50-person neighborhood group or a 5,000-member association, Roster replaces the spreadsheet-and-sticky-notes system with one place to see your growth, run your events, and know your community.

About

TechCrunch Events

Access event details, build a personalized schedule, and connect with industry professionals. Discover speakers, register for sessions, and network with founders and investors.

Highlights
  • Personalized agenda building
  • Session registration
  • Speaker and exhibitor directory
  • Attendee networking and messaging
  • Real-time push notifications
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Roster4 screens
TechCrunch Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Roster at 5.0 against TechCrunch Events's 1.8. TechCrunch Events's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TechCrunch Events has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roster ships an update every 3 weeks, TechCrunch Events every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Roster versus TechCrunch Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRosterTechCrunch Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony LiuTechCrunch, Inc.

Customer experience

Roster

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

TechCrunch Events

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Roster

No in-app purchases

None

TechCrunch Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roster free?
Roster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TechCrunch Events free?
TechCrunch Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roster or TechCrunch Events?
Roster is rated higher. Roster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TechCrunch Events averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Roster or TechCrunch Events have ads?
Neither Roster nor TechCrunch Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roster or TechCrunch Events?
Roster ships an update every 3 weeks, and TechCrunch Events every 5 days. Most recently, Roster was updated on October 28, 2026 and TechCrunch Events on October 31, 2026.

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