Comparison

SquadUP vs Accelevents

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

Head to head
About

SquadUP

Plan and manage events seamlessly from your mobile device. This app offers group messaging, photo sharing, event discovery, and social media integration to create engaging experiences for attendees.

Highlights
  • Event creation and management
  • Group messaging
  • Photo sharing
  • Social media integration
  • Event registration and ticket scanning
  • Live social gallery
  • Event discovery
Features
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SquadUP - Event Planning on Your Mobile Phone - Free to Download - Group Messaging - Photo Sharing - Event Discovery - Passbook Integration - Social Media Gallery - Event Registration - Ticket Scanning SquadUP is the social way to plan the perfect event right from your mobile phone. Create and manage events with SquadUP including social sharing, content curation from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram via event hashtags, real-time messaging for event attendees, photo sharing, mobile check in and registration. SquadUP offers a Social Gallery where guests can view photos and videos before, during and after events. SquadUP provides the tools you need to create an experience, not just an event. Features of SquadUP include: - Create and manage events right from your phone - Free to download - Send invitations, buy tickets, track RSVPs and ticket sales - Create a customized event web and mobile page that seamlessly integrates with all social media channels - Check in guests with just one tap or scan tickets - Real-time messaging for you and your guests during the event - Photo sharing - Live Social Gallery: curated photos and videos from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are available to view before, during and after the event using your event specific hashtag - Passbook integration - Find event details, including maps and directions - Access all of your SquadUP events, past and present - Discover featured events, search by interest, location, name or host - Perfect to plan and manage conferences, fundraisers, concerts, networking events, parties, group travel, college events and more! Follow SquadUP Twitter (twitter.com/squadup) Facebook (facebook.com/squadup) Instagram (instagram.com/squadup) Google+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112926897922478470591/+Squadup/posts) *Named Hottest NYC Startup by Tech Cocktail About SquadUP SquadUP is the next generation event creation and management platform dedicated to creating an experience instead of just an event. SquadUP is the only app that lets you plan, update and monitor your events in real time - right from your phone - including registrations, check ins and ticket scanning. SquadUP provides social sharing, content aggregation from social platforms, real-time messaging and photo sharing during the event. The company supports organizers from event creation to the event itself -- and even post-event where guests can review the photos in the social gallery to relive the experience. For more information, visit www.squadup.com.

About

Accelevents

This app enhances event experiences by allowing attendees to manage schedules, engage with sessions, and network with others. Exhibitors can capture leads and connect with potential clients. It provides a centralized hub for all event-related information and communications.

Highlights
  • Personalized schedule management
  • Session engagement (Q&A, polls)
  • In-app messaging and networking
  • Exhibitor and sponsor information
  • Lead capture with QR scanning
  • Event notifications and alerts
Features
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Accelevents is the #1 app for events, conferences, and tradeshows. Attending an event using Accelevents? Now you can build and manage your personal schedule, submit questions to presenters, answer on screen polls, and build connections with fellow event goers with in-app messaging. Stay engaged when attending virtual events by joining live sessions, explore exhibitor and sponsor details, and stay up to date with session notifications and alerts from event organizers. Exhibitors can collect leads with QR code scanning, qualify leads with custom notes and ratings, and chat with leads directly in the app. ==Use the Accelevents Attendee App to== MANAGE YOUR SCHEDULE Bookmark sessions and tracks to create a personalized schedule of experiences you want to attend. SESSION ENGAGEMENT View live and recorded sessions, engage in live chat messages, answer on screen polls and send questions to panelists through the Q&A. NETWORKING MADE EASY  Build your network by browsing attendee profiles, send connection requests, in-app messages, exchange contact information and schedule private 1-1 meetings before, during, and after the event. CONNECT WITH SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS  Explore exhibitor and sponsor information, download resources, find deals or discounts and engage directly with staff by asking questions in the chat. ACCESS EVENT DETAILS ON THE GO A central location to view and enter all events you are registered for with a single tap. Access your event ticket, event details including the full agenda, venue map and speaker list. STAY UP TO DATE WITH NOTIFICATIONS  Don’t miss important session or keynote reminders or updates from event organizers with mobile alerts. LEAD CAPTURE FOR EXHIBITORS Exhibitors can easily collect and manage lead information with attendee QR code scanning. Add custom lead notes and ratings for better lead qualification. Communicate with leads through in-app direct messages. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ACCELEVENTS - “The Accelevents app is great for attending events virtually from your phone and participating in session chats and Q&A at live events as well!” - “I like video streaming and chat in the mobile app best!!” Accelevents is SOC2 Type II and PCI Compliant, in recognition of their safe, secure, and trustworthy management of user data protection and privacy.

Screenshots

SquadUP4 screens
Accelevents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Accelevents at 3.7 against SquadUP's 2.8. Accelevents also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). SquadUP's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Accelevents holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of SquadUP's written reviews are positive against 67% of Accelevents's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, Accelevents every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SquadUP versus Accelevents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadUPAccelevents
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (26 ratings)3.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquadUP, Inc.Accelevents

Customer experience

SquadUP

All ratings26 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

Accelevents

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

SquadUP

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Won't recognize password
  • Won't recognize reset password
  • Cannot log in
  • App crashes
  • App will not open to allow access to tickets
Show 3 more
  • Facebook authentication is broken
  • Cannot view event details
  • Temp password would not work at event

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change temporary passwords
  • Download all tickets in purchase to wallet as a group
  • Add seat details to wallet tickets
  • Geographically sortable upcoming events for non-NYC users

Accelevents

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SquadUP

No in-app purchases

None

Accelevents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquadUP free?
SquadUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Accelevents free?
Accelevents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquadUP or Accelevents?
Accelevents is rated higher. SquadUP averages 2.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Accelevents averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do SquadUP or Accelevents have ads?
Neither SquadUP nor Accelevents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquadUP or Accelevents?
SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, and Accelevents every 4 days. Most recently, SquadUP was updated on October 7, 2026 and Accelevents on October 10, 2026.

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