In a crowded market of event management solutions, significant updates to established platforms deserve attention. Soft Pauer recently released version 2.0.1 of its EventR Team platform, and after testing it, we believe this update addresses several longstanding pain points for event professionals.
A Major Overhaul, Not Just a Patch
Unlike typical incremental updates, EventR 2.0.1 represents what appears to be months of development work focused on user experience and practical functionality. Soft Pauer said this larger-than-normal release followed extensive user feedback collection over the past year.
Key Improvements Worth Noting
Real-Time Location Mapping
The addition of a map tab is perhaps the most immediately visible change. EventR now offers location sharing between team members, but importantly, only while the app is running. This approach strikes a sensible balance between functionality and privacy/battery concerns. Location points are tied to activity addresses, making it practical for tracking team movements during busy event days.
In our testing, this feature proved particularly valuable during multi-venue events. However, we note that event locations must have proper addresses entered for them to appear correctly.
### Streamlined User Onboarding
The introduction of Google and Apple login options represents a meaningful improvement for temporary team management. While Soft Pauer recommends enterprise customers continue using their Coordinator Hub for account management, the social sign-in options significantly reduce friction when bringing contractors or temporary staff into the system.
### Enhanced Flight Management
Event professionals who manage travel will appreciate the improved flight tracking features. The platform now displays more detailed flight status information and—crucially—handles multiple flights with the same code on the same day, a common airline practice that causes headaches for travel coordinators.
Organization Through Tagging and Archiving
For organizations managing numerous events, the new tagging system introduces much-needed structure. Enterprise users can now categorize itineraries by year, event type, or coordinator using colour-coded tags, and an “archive” function allows for cleaning up displays without permanently deleting historical data.
User Experience Refinements
Beyond the headline features, smaller improvements demonstrate attention to practical usage:
– Offline chat access for low-connectivity venues
– Support for 12-hour time display based on locale
– Countdown timers to upcoming activities
– Improved address lookup accuracy
– Keyboard navigation enhancements for the Coordinator Hub
Privacy and Data Control
The new personal information store for enterprise users deserves particular mention. This feature allows organizations to request specific information from team members (dietary requirements, passport details, etc.) while giving individuals control over their data. Users can revoke access to their information at any time—a privacy-conscious approach that stands out in today’s data-hungry software landscape.
Is It Worth The Update?
For current EventR users, the update is an easy recommendation. While most devices should update automatically, manual verification is worthwhile given the substantial improvements.
For event teams considering new management platforms, version 2.0.1 positions EventR as a more mature solution, particularly for organizations managing complex, multi-person itineraries across different locations.
The platform still appears focused on its enterprise customers, with many of the most powerful features (team profiles, itinerary tagging) reserved for this tier. Smaller teams using the standard version will benefit primarily from the mapping features, improved date selection, and social login options.
Looking Ahead
While Soft Pauer has addressed numerous user requests with this release, they’ve indicated that additional features like background location tracking could be forthcoming based on user feedback. The current implementation focuses on intentional location sharing rather than continuous tracking.
EventR Team 2.0.1 is available now on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Organizations interested in the enterprise features can contact Soft Pauer directly through their website.
