Comparison

Step SF 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

Step SF

This event app provides attendees with all necessary information for a conference, including the full agenda, speaker details, and networking opportunities. Users can build personalized schedules and receive important event updates.

Highlights
  • Explore full event agenda
  • Discover speakers and startups
  • Build personal schedule
  • Connect and network with attendees
  • Access event information and updates
Features
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Step Events is the official app for Step Conference, bringing together founders, investors, startups, operators, and technology leaders from around the world. The app gives attendees everything they need before and during the event in one place. With Step Events, you can: • Explore the full event agenda • Discover speakers, investors, startups, exhibitors, and partners • Save sessions and build your personal schedule • Connect and network with other attendees • Access important event information and updates

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

Step SF4 screens
TechCrunch Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Step SF at 5.0 against TechCrunch Events's 1.8. TechCrunch Events's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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

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

Step SF 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

Step SF ships an update every 3 days, TechCrunch Events every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Step SF versus TechCrunch Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep SFTechCrunch Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStep Events USA corpTechCrunch, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Step SF

No in-app purchases

None

TechCrunch Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step SF free?
Step SF 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, Step SF or TechCrunch Events?
Step SF is rated higher. Step SF averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TechCrunch Events averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Step SF or TechCrunch Events have ads?
Neither Step SF nor TechCrunch Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step SF or TechCrunch Events?
Step SF ships an update every 3 days, and TechCrunch Events every 5 days. Most recently, Step SF was updated on October 31, 2026 and TechCrunch Events on October 31, 2026.

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