IBS 2026 vs R+T
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
R+T
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Plan and organize your event visit at R+T 2024. The free R+T app provides you with exhibitor lists, hall plans, program overviews and other features in advance of your visit. Combine the live experience at R+T 2024 with the benefits of our app and expand your contacts with the networking function. Save your favorites in the watch list and be reminded of important dates. Dynamic hall and site plans also make it easier for you to find your way around. We recommend updating the complete data set shortly before events in a fast WLAN environment. The features at a glance: - List of exhibitors - Hall plans - Supporting program overview - Networking tool - Individual profile information - R+T Selfie Cam - Tips from the R+T team for activities in and around Stuttgart
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: R+T at every 6 weeks against IBS 2026's every 12 months. R+T also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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, R+T every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBS 2026 | R+T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Association of Home Builders | Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH |
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
R+T
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IBS 2026
No in-app purchases
R+T
No in-app purchases
