Comparison

AGU Events vs MARCO Ocean Data

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

Head to head
About

AGU Events

Navigate AGU-managed meetings and events with this app. Download event programs, build your personal schedule, search sessions and exhibitors, and connect with other attendees. Access content offline once downloaded.

Highlights
  • Download individual meeting programs
  • Create or synchronize meeting schedule
  • Browse and search program content
  • Bookmark sessions and speakers
  • Attendee-to-attendee messaging
  • Exhibitor search and location
  • Offline access to program and schedule
Features
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The AGU Events app is your resource to navigate the meetings and events managed by the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Download individual meeting programs in the app as they become available. Launch individual events to have access to: • Create your meeting schedule or log-in to synchronize your existing schedule from the online program. • Browse or search the entire program to build your schedule, bookmark sessions or speakers, and take notes. • Interact with fellow attendees via attendee-to-attendee messaging. • Browse or search exhibitors and easily find their location in the exhibit hall. • Stay up-to-date with the latest conference news and social media updates. Available offline: Once the event is downloaded, a wifi connection is not required to access the conference program, schedule, or animated maps. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

MARCO Ocean Data

Access and explore thousands of ocean resource maps with detailed layer information. Customize your map view, search for specific data, and save your favorite layers for quick access. This mobile version mirrors the functionality of a desktop GIS web application.

Highlights
  • Interactive map with active layers
  • Layer customization (opacity, visibility, order)
  • Tap to view feature information
  • Search and browse thousands of data layers
  • Layer preview with source and metadata
  • Save favorite layers
  • Bookmark navigation bar pages
Features
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This app serves as a mobile friendly version of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal’s “Marine Planner” GIS web app, developed by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO). Visit www.portal.midatlanticocean.org to use the web app. Map: The map displays all of your active layers. You can view each layer’s description, legend, and more. You can also deactivate, reorder, change the opacity of, and toggle the visibility of each layer while viewing the map and see your changes instantly. Enabling the tap function on the map lets you view information about layers’ features at the tapped location. Each informational popup is draggable; Customize the screen to your liking! Layers: Explore thousands of layers by browsing various themes or performing a search, either across all layers or within your selected theme. Tap a layer to preview it individually and view its information. You can also activate a layer to add it to your Map or add it to your favorites to access it later. Some layers have specific functionality: A slider layer may let you change a layer’s appearance based on the month or year, for example. Preview: Select a layer in the Layers tab to view a map preview of that layer. In this focused view, you can view an individual layer’s source, description, metadata, and tap to view feature information, just like in the main map. You can also choose to view it alongside your other layers by activating it or add it to your favorites. Actives and Favorites: View your active and favorite layers on their own screen through the Preferences page. You can also choose to bookmark these pages in your Preferences to add them to your navigation bar for easier access. These pages provide an easy way to reorder, preview, favorite/unfavorite, and activate/deactivate your saved layers. Contact: For questions, comments, or to report an issue, please email portal@midatlanticocean.org.

Screenshots

AGU Events4 screens
MARCO Ocean Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MARCO Ocean Data at 5.0 against AGU Events's 4.4. MARCO Ocean Data also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). AGU Events's advantage is ratings volume (553 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MARCO Ocean Data holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AGU Events has 553 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AGU Events ships an update every 5 months, MARCO Ocean Data every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AGU Events versus MARCO Ocean Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAGU EventsMARCO Ocean Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (553 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings553 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB114 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAmerican Geophysical Union (AGU)Monmouth University

Customer experience

AGU Events

All ratings552 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative81.0%

MARCO Ocean Data

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AGU Events

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Passwords bugged
  • App won't open
  • Sync issues
  • App stuck in past event
  • Unable to load conferences
Show 7 more
  • App doesn't work on newer iPhones
  • Event data download fails
  • App crashes easily
  • Login issues
  • App freezes when scrolling
  • Sync deletes schedules
  • App requires excessive storage space

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option for lighter app (session/talk listing only)
  • User-determined updates
  • Import outlook calendar entries
  • Option to download more data to phone
  • Presenter name visible in session listing

MARCO Ocean Data

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AGU Events

No in-app purchases

None

MARCO Ocean Data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AGU Events free?
AGU Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MARCO Ocean Data free?
MARCO Ocean Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AGU Events or MARCO Ocean Data?
MARCO Ocean Data is rated higher. AGU Events averages 4.4 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while MARCO Ocean Data averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do AGU Events or MARCO Ocean Data have ads?
Neither AGU Events nor MARCO Ocean Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AGU Events or MARCO Ocean Data?
AGU Events ships an update every 5 months, and MARCO Ocean Data every 3 weeks. Most recently, AGU Events was updated on November 11, 2026 and MARCO Ocean Data on November 4, 2026.

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