Comparison

EventReference vs CHS Manchester

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

CHS Manchester

Features
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Your essential guide to CHS Manchester. Plan your day, connect with the right people, and make the most of the show. Features: • Personal agenda – Browse the full event schedule across both days, pick the sessions you don't want to miss, and build a personal agenda that’s yours • Exhibitor and sponsor directory – Search by name or stand number to find who's exhibiting, where they are on the floor, and how to reach them • Speaker profiles – Look up speaker bios alongside the sessions they're hosting, so you know who you're hearing from and when • Live news and updates – Real-time announcements throughout the show, from keynote reminders to after-party details • Lead scanning – Exhibitors can scan attendee badges to capture leads instantly, then manage them straight from the app, no paper or spreadsheets needed • Social feed – Share your own show moments and see what other attendees are posting, all in place • Leaderboard and prizes – Climb the leaderboard for the chance to pick up prizes during the event • Education Hub – Access session content and learning resources to keep building on what you've heard • FAQs – Quick answers on everything from accessibility to travel and getting into the show CHS Manchester starts here.

Screenshots

EventReference3 screens
CHS Manchester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EventReference at every 10 days against CHS Manchester's monthly. 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

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, CHS Manchester monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EventReference versus CHS Manchester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventReferenceCHS Manchester
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperReference Technology LtdCHS Yorkshire LTD

In-app purchases

None

EventReference

No in-app purchases

None

CHS Manchester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EventReference free?
EventReference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CHS Manchester free?
CHS Manchester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EventReference or CHS Manchester have ads?
Neither EventReference nor CHS Manchester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EventReference or CHS Manchester?
EventReference ships an update every 10 days, and CHS Manchester monthly. Most recently, EventReference was updated on September 28, 2026 and CHS Manchester on October 10, 2026.

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