Connection Events vs Orca
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connection Events
Enhance your experience at sponsored technology events with this official mobile application. Access real-time information and engage with an interactive platform designed for attendees.
- Real-time event information
- Interactive attendee experience
- Technology event focus
- Official event app
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The ultimate technology experience using the official Connection mobile app. An interactive experience for attendees of our Connection sponsored events that will provide real time information.
Orca
Capture thoughts, reminders, and lists using voice, text, or photos. Automatically categorizes information and provides smart reminders. Collaborate with others in shared spaces for planning and organization.
- Voice capture and transcription
- Automatic categorization
- Smart reminders
- Shared collaborative spaces
- Grocery list generation
- Media tracking
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Your brain isn't a storage system. Orca is. Say it, type it, or snap it — Orca transcribes, categorizes, and reminds you at exactly the right moment. No folders. No manual tagging. Just drop it and move on. Shopping & Recipes Paste any recipe link and your ingredient list is ready to shop — sorted by aisle, not chaos. Build grocery, hardware, or warehouse lists by voice in seconds. Or browse the Discover feed — curated recipes from top food sites — and add everything to your cart with one tap. Voice Capture Speak naturally. Clothing sizes, birthdays, gift ideas, flights, restaurant recs — Orca files everything automatically in the right place. Smart Reminders One-time or recurring, set by voice. Orca reminds you when it actually matters. Shared Spaces Plan together in real time. Invite a partner, roommate, or family member — shared events, checklists, groceries, and notes that sync instantly across both your Today views and Calendars. People & Gifts Birthdays, gift ideas, budgets, and countdowns for everyone who matters. Mention a name and Orca links it automatically. Never show up empty-handed again. Collectibles Track your Pokémon card collection by set — mark what you own, what you're chasing, and see your collection's estimated value. Browse every TCG set, filter by rarity, and share your list with anyone in one tap. Lego sets and Smiski figures too. Screenshots & Travel Snap a hotel confirmation or flight itinerary — Orca reads it, saves it, and reminds you at the right time. Media Queue Track shows, movies, and books you want to watch or read. Browse trending titles and new releases by genre in Discover, add them instantly, and rate when you're done. Always know what's next. Thoughts A private notebook that stays out of your way. Write freely — no categorizing, no reminders. Just your notes, grouped by date.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Orca at weekly against Connection Events's every 18 months. Orca also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). Connection Events's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, 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
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 — 5.0 for Connection Events against 5.0 for Orca. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orca has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Connection Events ships an update every 18 months, Orca weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connection Events | Orca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PC Connection, Inc | David Piliponskiy |
Customer experience
Connection Events
Orca
In-app purchases
Connection Events
No in-app purchases
Orca
No in-app purchases
