# HVMS Mobile vs NAVC Events

The clearest difference is rating: NAVC Events at 4.2 against HVMS Mobile's 1.5. NAVC Events also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (383 vs 2). HVMS Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

NAVC Events holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAVC Events has 383 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HVMS Mobile ships an update every 5 months, NAVC Events weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HVMS Mobile | NAVC Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvms-mobile/id1444336533/reviews) | **[4.2 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navc-events/id6463186717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Business Infusions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287113967) | [EASTERN STATES VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059072692) |

## What reviewers say

### HVMS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvms-mobile/id1444336533)

View your HVMS calendar in real time with month, day, and upcoming appointment views. Features include GPS pinpointers for locations, SMS notifications for travel, and email for notes or follow-up requests. Edit appointments, add notes, and upload pictures with compatible HVMS versions.

**Highlights:** Real-time calendar viewing, Upcoming appointment list, GPS location pinpointer, SMS appointment notifications, Email notes and follow-up requests, Appointment editing and picture uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NAVC Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navc-events/id6463186717)

Enhance your veterinary educational experience with this app. Access schedules, maps, and networking tools to simplify event navigation and improve your learning. Stay updated on the latest advancements in animal medicine.

**Highlights:** Access event schedules, View event maps, Networking opportunities, Event navigation, Enhance learning experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎓 Quality speaker lineup and educational content
- 📱 Virtual/live session viewing option available
- 📅 Ability to create personalized schedules
- 🎯 Useful for conference navigation and planning
- ✨ App improving year-over-year with new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Safety concerns - real-time location tracking of attendees
- 📱 Poor iPad scaling - lecture recordings not full screen
- 🔑 Persistent login and authentication problems
- 🗺️ Map functionality unreliable and incomplete

**Reported bugs**

- Login fails despite being registered
- App requires daily reinstallation to access sessions
- Registration prompt appears when already logged in
- CE credits not displaying or tracking
- Live lecture streams fail to load

**Requested features**

- Virtual session filter in session search
- Mark virtual sessions clearly in app
- Filter sessions by time slot
- CE hours calculator/counter for selected sessions
- Complete session guide in app format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HVMS Mobile free?

HVMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NAVC Events free?

NAVC Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HVMS Mobile or NAVC Events?

NAVC Events is rated higher. HVMS Mobile averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NAVC Events averages 4.2 from 383 ratings.

### Do HVMS Mobile or NAVC Events have ads?

Neither HVMS Mobile nor NAVC Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HVMS Mobile or NAVC Events?

HVMS Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and NAVC Events weekly. Most recently, HVMS Mobile was updated on September 20, 2026 and NAVC Events on September 19, 2026.

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