EventReference vs CHS Manchester
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.
CHS Manchester
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, CHS Manchester monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EventReference | CHS Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly |
| 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 | CHS Yorkshire LTD |
In-app purchases
EventReference
No in-app purchases
CHS Manchester
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EventReference free?
Is CHS Manchester free?
Do EventReference or CHS Manchester have ads?
Which is updated more often, EventReference or CHS Manchester?
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