Cvent iCapture vs Cengage Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cvent iCapture
Capture leads efficiently at trade shows and events using your mobile device. Scan badges, photograph business cards, and send automated follow-up emails. Seamlessly sync captured data to your CRM, marketing automation platform, or email provider.
- Scan badges with barcodes/QR codes
- Photograph business cards
- Send auto-reply emails
- Sync to marketing automation platforms
- Sync to CRM systems
- Sync to databases and email providers
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Looking to maximize your opportunities from trade shows and events? iCapture is the perfect solution to your lead capture needs. Ideal for trade shows, conferences, events or anywhere you need to be mobile... an Internet Connection IS NOT REQUIRED! Discover how iCapture can turn your Mobile Device into a magnet for new leads, eliminate manual entry and automatically send those emails directly to your favorite Marketing Automation or CRM system with the touch of a button. PUT AUTOMATION TO WORK FOR YOU ** Scan Badges with Barcodes / QR Codes -- use the camera on your iPhone or iPad to instantly scan barcodes of all types ** Snap Photos of Business Cards -- capture a picture of a business card and you're done. ** Send Auto-Reply Emails -- say “Thank You” or automatically deliver requested documents / information. ** Sync to you Marketing Automation platform -- Marketo, HubSpot, Eloqua, Pardot, Act-On and more ** Sync to your CRM -- Salesforce.com, SugarCRM, Dynamics 365 and more. ** Sync to your Database -- MySQL, SQL Server ** Sync to your Email Provider -- Constant Contact, MailChimp, iContact, AWeber and more. NOTE: An iCapture subscription is required to utilize the functionality in this app.
Cengage Events
Manage your conference or tradeshow experience with real-time updates on schedules, networking, and event feedback. Share your experiences by posting pictures and participating in surveys.
- Access session schedules
- Networking tools
- Real-time updates
- Provide instant feedback
- Take surveys
- Post pictures
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The Cengage Events app is built for everything you need during your next conference or tradeshow. Access your session schedules, networking tools, and more, all with up to the minute updates! You can also provide instant feedback, take surveys, and post pictures of your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cvent iCapture at 4.4 against Cengage Events's 1.0. Cvent iCapture also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (275 vs 1). Cengage Events's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Cvent iCapture holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cvent iCapture has 275 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Cvent iCapture's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cengage Events's.
Cvent iCapture ships an update every 3 weeks, Cengage Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cvent iCapture | Cengage Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (275 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cvent | Cengage Learning |
Customer experience
Cvent iCapture
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In-app purchases
Cvent iCapture
No in-app purchases
Cengage Events
No in-app purchases
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