Comparison

EventReference vs Mash Media Group

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Access show details
  • Search for exhibitors
  • View sessions and speakers
  • Manage appointments in diary
  • Schedule your day
  • View floor map
Features
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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.

About

Mash Media Group

Features
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Discover, connect and plan your experience at International Confex, Event Production Show, and The PA Show, all in one place. The official Mash Media app is your smart companion for navigating the UK’s leading co-located events for the meetings, events, production and PA industries. Whether you're a corporate planner, production professional, or executive assistant, the app helps you make the most of your visit. The app brings together everything you need to enhance your onsite experience, from intuitive navigation to strategic planning tools, across the UK’s most anticipated B2B event showcases. Download now and take control of your event day.

Screenshots

EventReference3 screens
Mash Media Group4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EventReference at every 10 days against Mash Media Group's every 2 months. EventReference also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EventReference ships an update every 10 days, Mash Media Group every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EventReference versus Mash Media Group: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventReferenceMash Media Group
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperReference Technology LtdMash Media Group

In-app purchases

None

EventReference

No in-app purchases

None

Mash Media Group

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EventReference free?
EventReference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mash Media Group free?
Mash Media Group is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EventReference or Mash Media Group have ads?
Neither EventReference nor Mash Media Group shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EventReference or Mash Media Group?
EventReference ships an update every 10 days, and Mash Media Group every 2 months. Most recently, EventReference was updated on June 1, 2026 and Mash Media Group on September 7, 2026.

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