# C2E2 vs Grand Rapids Comic Convention

The clearest difference is rating: Grand Rapids Comic Convention at 3.2 against C2E2's 2.6. Grand Rapids Comic Convention also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). C2E2's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grand Rapids Comic Convention holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C2E2 has 67 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 3% of C2E2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grand Rapids Comic Convention's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

C2E2 ships an update every 7 months, Grand Rapids Comic Convention every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | C2E2 | Grand Rapids Comic Convention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c2e2/id1080016444/reviews) | **[3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-rapids-comic-convention/id1440660897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **3.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Reed Elsevier Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387940180) | [West Michigan Convention Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485888195) |

## What reviewers say

### C2E2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c2e2/id1080016444)

Your digital guide to C2E2. Get the latest news, guest and exhibitor lists, and plan your schedule with panels, autograph sessions, and photo ops. Navigate the show floor using integrated maps, all available offline.

**Highlights:** Latest news and guest announcements, Exhibitor and Artist Alley lists, Offline access, Personalized schedule builder, Interactive show maps, Autograph and Photo Op planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grand Rapids Comic Convention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-rapids-comic-convention/id1440660897)

Enhance your convention experience with this app. Discover guest schedules, locate vendors, and stay informed about real-time event changes.

**Highlights:** Guest schedules, Vendor directory, Real-time updates, Event information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C2E2 free?

C2E2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grand Rapids Comic Convention free?

Grand Rapids Comic Convention is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, C2E2 or Grand Rapids Comic Convention?

Grand Rapids Comic Convention is rated higher. C2E2 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Grand Rapids Comic Convention averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do C2E2 or Grand Rapids Comic Convention have ads?

Neither C2E2 nor Grand Rapids Comic Convention shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C2E2 or Grand Rapids Comic Convention?

C2E2 ships an update every 7 months, and Grand Rapids Comic Convention every 14 months. Most recently, C2E2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grand Rapids Comic Convention on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*