EventReference vs Brighter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EventReference
Access detailed event information, including exhibitor lists, session schedules, and speaker bios. Plan your day, view appointments, and navigate venues with interactive floor maps. This app replaces paper guides with digital convenience for event attendees.
- Access show details
- Search for exhibitors
- View sessions and speakers
- Manage appointments in diary
- Schedule your day
- View floor map
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Want to know exactly what is going on at the event you are visiting? With the EventReference App you can do that. All you need to do is the following: • Download the App • Login using the event code provided by the organiser You will then be able to do the following - Access the show details - Search for exhibitors - View sessions and speakers - View your appointments in your diary - Schedule your day - Take a look at the floor map Everything you need to make the most out of the show at the touch of a button without having to rely on paper and pen. * Not all services maybe available for all events, this will be at the discretion of the organiser and the services Reference Technology Limited are contracted to supply.
Brighter
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Brighter: Events is your place to easily plan out your event experience, find where you need to go next, network with other attendees, and learn more about sponsors and exhibitors. In the app: View Multiple Events – Access the different events you’re attending all from a single app Agenda – Explore the complete conference schedule, including keynotes, workshops, special sessions, and more Speakers – Learn more about who’s speaking and check out their presentations Sponsors and Exhibitors – See the event’s sponsors and exhibitors We hope you enjoy the app and your event!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EventReference at every 10 days against Brighter's every 3 months. EventReference also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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.
EventReference ships an update every 10 days, Brighter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EventReference | Brighter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Reference Technology Ltd | Clarity Business Travel |
In-app purchases
EventReference
No in-app purchases
Brighter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EventReference free?
Is Brighter free?
Do EventReference or Brighter have ads?
Which is updated more often, EventReference or Brighter?
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