IBS 2026 vs BIASC Mobile
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
BIASC Mobile
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Building Industry Association of Southern California The Building Industry Association of Southern California is a trade association representing over 900 builder companies, including the smallest to the largest home builders, developers, contractors, suppliers, and skilled labor representing over 1 million employees. The BIZ (Builder Industry Zone) app will provide user-friendly access for members to engage in the latest industry, association news, and events, including advocacy and educational programs. The BIZ app features include: Event invitations Event & Check-in registration News Feed – real time industry & organizational news Advocacy member mobilization Advocacy & educational resources Business card exchange Member discussion forums Board & Councils resources
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BIASC Mobile at every 5 months against IBS 2026's every 12 months. BIASC Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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.
IBS 2026 ships an update every 12 months, BIASC Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBS 2026 | BIASC Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Association of Home Builders | Building Industry Association of Southern California |
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
BIASC Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IBS 2026
No in-app purchases
BIASC Mobile
No in-app purchases
