# Sched vs Cvent Events

Sched and Cvent Events both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Cvent Events's written reviews are positive against 18% of Sched's. Cvent Events also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sched against 4.8 for Cvent Events. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cvent Events has 39K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Sched's written reviews are positive against 62% of Cvent Events's.

Sched ships an update every 3 weeks, Cvent Events every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sched | Cvent Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sched/id1296168491/reviews) | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvent-events/id1491335576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **61.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 23 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sched](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362685) | [Cvent](https://appshunter.io/developer/680779950) |

## What reviewers say

### Sched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sched/id1296168491)

This app helps manage event schedules and attendee registration. Browse event details, personalize your experience by saving favorite sessions, and view speaker profiles. It offers offline access to your schedule, ensuring you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Full schedule browsing, Personalized schedule creation, Speaker and exhibitor directory, Offline schedule caching, On-the-go schedule changes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient event scheduling
- 💡 Helpful for large group events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🔍 Inconsistent data visibility
- 💤 Slow performance
- 🔀 Sync issues between app and web version
- 🔍 Limited search and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login issues
- Unreliable event opening
- Scrolling problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Calendar integration
- Jump to current event button
- Ability to edit profile and add photos


### Cvent Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvent-events/id1491335576)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Plan your event experience, navigate to your next session, and connect with fellow attendees. Discover event schedules, speaker details, and information about sponsors and exhibitors all in one place.

**Highlights:** View multiple events, Explore agenda and schedule, Learn about speakers, Discover sponsors and exhibitors, Network with attendees

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Smooth and efficient
- 💡 Informative and helpful
- 🎉 Great conference experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📆 Difficulty accessing past event details
- 🤔 Unintuitive features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and wipes event details
- Unable to view or download program
- Schedules not syncing across devices
- Attendee list constantly reloading to top

**Requested features**

- Allow adding personal events to schedule
- Improve schedule display to hide past events
- Provide in-app support and troubleshooting
- Optimize app for tablet devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sched free?

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

### Is Cvent Events free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sched or Cvent Events?

Sched and Cvent Events are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.2K and 39K ratings respectively.

### Do Sched or Cvent Events have ads?

Neither Sched nor Cvent Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sched or Cvent Events?

Sched ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cvent Events every 8 days. Most recently, Sched was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cvent Events on September 25, 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.*