Comparison

qConnection vs TAPPI Onsite

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

Head to head
About

qConnection

Capture sales leads efficiently at trade shows and events. Scan attendee barcodes directly from your device to generate business on the go. This tool streamlines lead retrieval for exhibitors.

Highlights
  • Lead retrieval software
  • Scan attendee barcodes
  • Generate business leads
  • Use with iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • Real-time lead capture
Features
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Lead Retrieval software for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad! Exhibitors -- generate business for your company by capturing sales-leads anywhere, anytime! Simply scan the Bar Code on the attendee's name-badge using the built-in camera on your device!

About

TAPPI Onsite

This event app helps attendees manage their experience at TAPPI events. It allows users to view schedules, connect with others, and access exhibitor details.

Highlights
  • Event schedule preview
  • Attendee communication
  • Exhibitor information
  • Event registration integration
  • Networking opportunities
Features
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The TAPPI Onsite App is your one stop show for all of your TAPPI Event needs. Download this app when you register for a TAPPI event to preview the schedule, communicate with other attendees, see exhibitor info and so much more.

Screenshots

qConnection4 screens
TAPPI Onsite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TAPPI Onsite at 5.0 against qConnection's 3.9. TAPPI Onsite also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). qConnection's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

TAPPI Onsite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

qConnection ships an update every 6 months, TAPPI Onsite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
qConnection versus TAPPI Onsite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterqConnectionTAPPI Onsite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQMS Services, Inc.TAPPI

Customer experience

qConnection

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TAPPI Onsite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

qConnection

No in-app purchases

None

TAPPI Onsite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is qConnection free?
qConnection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TAPPI Onsite free?
TAPPI Onsite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, qConnection or TAPPI Onsite?
TAPPI Onsite is rated higher. qConnection averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TAPPI Onsite averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do qConnection or TAPPI Onsite have ads?
Neither qConnection nor TAPPI Onsite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, qConnection or TAPPI Onsite?
qConnection ships an update every 6 months, and TAPPI Onsite every 3 months. Most recently, qConnection was updated on June 4, 2026 and TAPPI Onsite on August 4, 2026.

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