OnArrival vs Salesforce Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnArrival
This app streamlines onsite event management for organizers. It facilitates attendee check-ins, walk-in registrations, and on-demand badge printing. Real-time updates provide critical data for event success and attendee satisfaction.
- Attendee check-in
- Walk-in registration
- On-demand name badge printing
- Session attendance tracking
- Real-time attendee updates
- Event data capture
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OnArrival is a comprehensive onsite attendee management solution that allows event organizers to check attendees in, register walk-ins, print name badges on-demand, track session attendance, and more, all with ease and efficiency. This app enables event organizers to deliver a smooth, world-class experience that keeps attendees returning for more. OnArrival provides near-real-time updates of attendee check-ins, so you can capture and act on critical data about your events and attendees. OnArrival 360, our full-service onsite attendee management solution, includes everything you need to make your event successful, from software to hardware, devices, badges, supplies, and onsite support.
Salesforce Events
Enhance your Salesforce event experience by creating a personalized schedule and connecting with others onsite. Access crucial event details to make the most of your participation.
- Create personalized event schedules
- Set up onsite connections
- Access important event information
- Used at major Salesforce events
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Get the most out of your Salesforce event experience. Use this app to create your perfect schedule, set up onsite connections, and get important event information. Used at major Salesforce events, including TDX, Tableau Conference, Connections, Dreamforce, and World Tours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Salesforce Events at 13K against OnArrival's 38. Salesforce Events also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Salesforce Events holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Salesforce Events has 13K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.
OnArrival ships an update fortnightly, Salesforce Events weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnArrival | Salesforce Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) | 4.8 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cvent | salesforce.com |
Customer experience
OnArrival
Salesforce Events
Bugs and requests
OnArrival
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Salesforce Events
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues or inability to sync account
- Agenda not loading properly or missing updates
- Surveys and other content not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add personal appointments/meetings to agenda
- Option to export agenda or share with others
- Improved search and filtering functionality
- Integration with calendar/scheduling apps
- Offline access to session details and agenda
In-app purchases
OnArrival
No in-app purchases
Salesforce Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
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