Comparison

Grip Expo vs BD Match

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

Head to head

GripExpo

About

Grip Expo

Features

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Welcome to Grip Expo app! With our official mobile app you can: 1. Get recommendations using matchmaking engine 2. Access your schedule 3. Keep track of sessions you are attending 4. Chat and exchange information with your connections

About

BD Match

Features

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BD Match is the hospitality industry’s premier sourcing event, connecting hospitality suppliers with pre-qualified buyers/specifiers. BD Match provides connection and business development opportunities for every participant. With meetings and social networking events, this is your chance to forge new and meaningful business relationships with top industry professionals.

Screenshots

Grip Expo4 screens

BD Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grip Expo at every 3 weeks against BD Match's every 9 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grip Expo ships an update every 3 weeks, BD Match every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Grip Expo versus BD Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Grip Expo	BD Match
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 9 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone
Requires iOS	17.0	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	60 MB	58 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	intros	Emerald Expositions, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Grip Expo

No in-app purchases

None

BD Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grip Expo free?

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

Is BD Match free?

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

Do Grip Expo or BD Match have ads?

Neither Grip Expo nor BD Match shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Grip Expo or BD Match?

Grip Expo ships an update every 3 weeks, and BD Match every 9 months. Most recently, Grip Expo was updated on October 14, 2026 and BD Match on October 9, 2026.