Comparison

qConnection vs Microchip Events

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

Microchip Events

Features
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This global app is available to both Microchip employees and our customers to further enhance their experience at events. Attendees will have the ability to view the agenda, network with other participants, complete surveys and participate in optional games. To log in, attendees can use the email address they entered to complete their registration.

Screenshots

qConnection4 screens
Microchip Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: qConnection at 12.0 against Microchip Events's 17.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

qConnection ships an update every 6 months, Microchip Events every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
qConnection versus Microchip Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterqConnectionMicrochip Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQMS Services IncMicrochip Technology Inc.

In-app purchases

None

qConnection

No in-app purchases

None

Microchip Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is qConnection free?
qConnection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microchip Events free?
Microchip Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do qConnection or Microchip Events have ads?
Neither qConnection nor Microchip Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, qConnection or Microchip Events?
qConnection ships an update every 6 months, and Microchip Events every 3 months. Most recently, qConnection was updated on October 3, 2026 and Microchip Events on October 8, 2026.

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