# Gen Con — Your Guide to Gen Con

> Official mobile guide for Gen Con, featuring event browsing, scheduling, and navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Gen Con, LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gen-con/id1382454840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gen Con, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272336773)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gen-con/id1382454840/reviews.md

## What is Gen Con?

Make the most of your Gen Con experience with the Official Gen Con Mobile App: your handy electronic guide to The Best Four Days in Gaming. 

Browse and search for events, purchase tickets, view your event schedule, message with your friends, find your way with the interactive convention map, learn about what's happening at the convention, and more!

Event hosts will also use this tool to scan badges for events using electronic ticketing.

We're releasing new versions with added features and fixes often, so please keep your app up to date! 

Report issues or give us feedback through our Technical Support forum at gencon.com/forums

## Key features

- Event browsing and searching
- Ticket purchasing
- Personal event schedule
- Friend messaging
- Interactive convention map
- Electronic badge scanning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gen-con/id1382454840/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Vast improvements

*2026-08-08*

When this app came out a few years back, Gen Con did not seem to know what to do with it. Now, with a schedule that can show you where your next game is, allow you to try locking in purchase tickets, and a full map, I’d say it just about perfect.

### 5/5 — A 2026 Banger

*2026-08-01*

No ads, nothing to buy, map link takes you straight to the table in the room in the hotel. It rules. The only confusion is why the map is oriented with S on top

### 1/5 — Garbage App

*2026-07-31*

This app has been garbage for years, and remains unchanged, but now they are trying to force people to go digital to sign up for games. Maybe figure out your garbage app before trying to force everyone to use it. A list of 10l items that are unsortable maybe isn’t a good idea.

### 1/5 — Event signups don’t work

*2026-06-21*

Attempted to sign up for events twice now on two seperate releases, both times it was so glitchy that the app never actually let me sign up. Also never knew about wish lists, so priority went somewhere I couldn’t control. I feel jaded

### 3/5 — Serviceable

*2026-03-28*

Ok at best. Considering a lot if software devs are active board gamers I’m surprised the GenCon app is so mediocre.

### 1/5 — I can’t even sign in to my account

*2025-07-30*

This is overrated!!!

### 2/5 — Slow, clunky, missing functionality

*2024-08-03*

Even when not at the con it loads slowly, refreshes and loses pages, and is challenging to navigate.

Add the cell service issues and the overload the con puts on the app itself and it’s nearly unusable during the event.

There are several key functions you can’t do in the app that are available in the web interface (notably wishlists) so there’s not much reason not to use the website.

The actual info contained is useful, but it’s hard to reach reliably.

P.S. Don’t even think about using the app for any time limited ticket purchase.

### 2/5 — Why is the map South-Up?

*2024-07-31*

Up until now, every single mapping app I have ever used has had North-up orientation. This is going to be my first time attending GenCon but fear I’m going to be lost all four days. 

PLEASE FIX THE MAP

### 1/5 — Not very useful

*2024-07-31*

I downloaded this app to use for the 2024 GenCon and compared to what I saw in the App Store and what I downloaded it’s not very helpful. I can’t plan anything before I go (unlike the app for Origins). I had a better planning for my upcoming trip by just going on line, printing out the small map, hand highlighting everything, writing the booths I wanted to go to in my phone’s note, write what I wanted to do in my phone notes, and look at the schedule and filter that way. This app was worthless. In fact it was one of these worst apps I have every used. It didn’t have the map of the convention, only the Indianapolis area. Unlike GAMA app, I was able to mark the booths I wanted to go to, schedule to events I wanted to attend, and see on the map where things were! I am very glad I didn’t pay for this app.

### 1/5 — Barely functional

*2023-08-05*

This is a map of an event that is barely usable. You have to zoom in to see what is where, but you will not find anything without using the search function because the lag is strong, even on the most recent phones.

The event search defaults to showing you things that have already happened unless you filter them out. In what world would I ever want to see events that have already happened that I can’t go to?

There’s again no real way to find what you’re looking for unless you search.

To make it worse, if you try to go from events back to map, it glitches out and the only way to fix it is to hard restart the whole app. Have had to do this at least 10-20 times per day while at the con.

Overall, it’s one of the worst convention apps I’ve ever used.

## Frequently asked questions about Gen Con

### What is Gen Con?

Gen Con is the official mobile guide for The Best Four Days in Gaming. It helps attendees browse events, manage their schedules, and navigate the convention using an interactive map.

### Does Gen Con have ads?

No, Gen Con does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to enhance the convention experience without interruptions.

### What devices does Gen Con support?

Gen Con is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users who attend the Gen Con convention.

### How often is Gen Con updated?

The app is updated frequently with new features and fixes. The latest version is 3.52, last updated on June 19, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing improvements.

### What is the age rating for Gen Con?

Gen Con has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users attending the convention.

### How can I report issues with Gen Con?

You can report issues or provide feedback through the Technical Support forum on gencon.com/forums. This allows for direct communication with the developers.

### What are the main features of Gen Con?

Key features include browsing and searching events, purchasing tickets, viewing your personal schedule, messaging friends, and using an interactive convention map.

### What is the user rating for Gen Con?

Gen Con has a rating of 2.9 stars from 35 ratings. This indicates a mixed user reception, with some users finding it helpful and others experiencing issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.57 — 2026-08-08

We update the app every few weeks to keep improving it for you! We continually do code cleanup, bug fixes, and general optimizations when we aren't releasing new features.

### 3.56 — 2026-07-24

We update the app every few weeks to keep improving it for you! We continually do code cleanup, bug fixes, and general optimizations when we aren't releasing new features.

### 3.55 — 2026-07-10

We update the app every few weeks to keep improving it for you! We continually do code cleanup, bug fixes, and general optimizations when we aren't releasing new features.

### 3.54 — 2026-07-09

We update the app every few weeks to keep improving it for you! We continually do code cleanup, bug fixes, and general optimizations when we aren't releasing new features.

### 3.53 — 2026-06-26

We update the app every few weeks to keep improving it for you! We continually do code cleanup, bug fixes, and general optimizations when we aren't releasing new features.

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