IBS 2026 vs CES 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBS 2026
Plan your visit to the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) with the official mobile app. Access exhibitor lists, maps, show highlights, education schedules, and event details to make the most of your time at the show.
- Exhibitor list
- Maps
- Show Highlights
- Education schedules
- Event details
- Favorites
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Planning for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is now faster and easier with the official mobile application for IBS 2026, Feb 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Plan your time at the Builders' Show with show information at your fingertips: -Exhibitors list -Maps -Show Highlights -Education -Events -Favorites
CES 2026
Navigate the official event app for CES 2026. Discover exhibitors, sessions, and speakers, and plan your visit with maps and transportation details. Personalize your schedule, connect with attendees, and stay informed with important notifications and resources.
- Exhibitor, session, and speaker information
- Interactive maps and transportation planning
- Personalized agenda and session recommendations
- Attendee networking
- Event notifications
- On-site service resources
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The official app for CES 2026 has everything you need to make the most out of your CES experience: Find essential information about exhibitors, sessions and speakers. Explore maps and transportation information to plan how to get around the show. Personalize your experience with a customized agenda, and receive recommended sessions based on the topics and interests you like. Network with other attendees, and get notifications on important upcoming activities. Catch up on useful resources including security, registration, on-site services, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CES 2026 at every 2 months against IBS 2026's every 12 months. IBS 2026's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 21%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 — 4.7 for IBS 2026 against 4.6 for CES 2026. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of IBS 2026's written reviews are positive against 21% of CES 2026's.
IBS 2026 ships an update every 12 months, CES 2026 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | IBS 2026 | CES 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better | 20.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Association of Home Builders | Consumer Technology Association |
Customer experience
IBS 2026
CES 2026
User reviews
IBS 2026
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient app for the event
- 🚀 Easy to navigate between meetings
- 💡 Helpful for finding exhibitors
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable on various devices
- 🤔 Weak search functionality
- 🤨 Confusing map and navigation
- 🔒 Login and account issues
CES 2026
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 💡 Incredible event experience
- 👍 Helpful for learning about exhibitors and show layout
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't load past splash screen
- 🐛 Freezes when trying to favorite vendors
- 🐛 Interactive map repeatedly crashes
- 🐛 Login issues, unable to login
Bugs and requests
IBS 2026
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes and screen jumping on tablets
- Unable to log in or access account information
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate favorites/saved exhibitors into the map
- Provide more detailed floor plans and exhibitor information
- Improve search capabilities to easily find specific exhibitors
CES 2026
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when browsing company info
- Incompatible with latest iOS version
- Exhibitor list and locations inaccurate
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to add notes to favorited companies
- Provide links to CES Daily and PDF venue maps
- Implement real-time location tracking and navigation
- Integrate purchased sessions/tours into agenda
- Allow direct messaging to speakers
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- Clarify meaning of '$' next to event fees
In-app purchases
IBS 2026
No in-app purchases
CES 2026
No in-app purchases
