ESSAE Events vs NYSTCA Engage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ESSAE Events
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The Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE) provides quality education, leadership, and professional development opportunities to association executives and industry partners throughout New York State, supporting professional standards in the management of associations. Attend an ESSAE program and come prepared to learn and reap the benefit of peer to peer engagement with fellow association colleagues! Get the most out of YOUR event experience by using the ESSAE Events App! #ESSAEEvents.
NYSTCA Engage
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The New York State Town Clerks Association (NYSTCA) Conference App is the official mobile resource for Regionals and the Annual Conference. Designed specifically for New Yorkβs Town Clerks and Deputy Town Clerks, the app provides convenient, real-time access to everything needed to make the most of your conference experience. Through the app, members can view detailed schedules, session descriptions, speaker information, and event updates. Attendees can easily navigate workshops, general sessions, business meetings, and networking events while accessing handouts, materials, and important announcements in one centralized location. The app also enhances professional development by allowing users to track educational sessions, certification-related content, and continuing education opportunities. Built-in networking features help clerks connect with colleagues across the state, communicate with regional representatives, and engage with exhibitors and sponsors. Features include: Personalized agendas Push notifications and real-time updates Venue and hotel information Exhibitor and sponsor directories Conference materials and resources Surveys and feedback tools Leadership and committee information Whether attending a regional training or the Annual Conference, the NYSTCA Conference App supports collaboration, education, and professional growth for Town Clerk's β all in one easy-to-use platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NYSTCA Engage at every 8 months against ESSAE Events's every 31 months. ESSAE Events's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESSAE Events ships an update every 31 months, NYSTCA Engage every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESSAE Events | NYSTCA Engage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 8 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mobile Town Guide | New York State Town Clerks Association, Inc |
In-app purchases
ESSAE Events
No in-app purchases
NYSTCA Engage
No in-app purchases









