CGS Events vs QS Summits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CGS Events
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The CGS meeting app puts event information in the palm of your hand. You can use the app at our meetings to browse the agenda; see registered attendees and communicate with them; view venue maps; stay connected with live alerts; and so much more! Don't miss out. Download the app now to help you navigate your CGS event and maximize your attendee experience!
QS Summits
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QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector, whose mission is to enable motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development. The QS Higher Ed Summits bring together leaders and experts from around the world to discuss emerging trends and pressing issues in education. Events include the annual EduData Summit and Reimagine Education Conference and Awards, as well as region focused events for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe, Americas, and India. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest insights and industry intelligence, please register for email alerts and follow QS through LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QS Summits at every 5 weeks against CGS Events's every 5 months. 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.
CGS Events ships an update every 5 months, QS Summits every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CGS Events | QS Summits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Council of Graduate Schools | QS |
In-app purchases
CGS Events
No in-app purchases
QS Summits
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do CGS Events or QS Summits have ads?
Which is updated more often, CGS Events or QS Summits?
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