# Core vs COSM Events

The clearest difference is rating: COSM Events at 5.0 against Core's 3.0. COSM Events also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Core's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

COSM Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Core ships an update monthly, COSM Events every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core | COSM Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-apps-events/id1445609424/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosm-events/id1458534445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 58 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Core-Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/319321319) | [Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458534444) |

## What reviewers say

### Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-apps-events/id1445609424)

This app provides event attendees with access to all necessary features to navigate their show. It's designed for event planners to easily launch custom event-specific applications.

**Highlights:** Event access, Navigation features, Custom event apps, Show information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### COSM Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosm-events/id1458534445)

Access comprehensive information for a leading otolaryngology conference. Stay organized with real-time updates on speakers, exhibitors, and events. Personalize your schedule, connect with colleagues, and rate sessions.

**Highlights:** Real-time speaker, exhibitor, and event info, Multi-device sync, Personalized schedule builder, Session and exhibitor rating/commenting, In-app maps for sessions and exhibitors, Attendee networking and connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core free?

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

### Is COSM Events free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Core or COSM Events?

COSM Events is rated higher. Core averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while COSM Events averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Core or COSM Events have ads?

COSM Events shows ads; Core does not.

### Which is updated more often, Core or COSM Events?

Core ships an update monthly, and COSM Events every 3 months. Most recently, Core was updated on November 2, 2026 and COSM Events on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*