IBS 2026 vs PANEL PROS
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
PANEL PROS
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A new channel of interaction, tools and insights to boost your partnership. Accumulate points to unlock exclusive partner benefits and rewards. Access essential tools and resources in your PANEL PROS Toolbox.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PANEL PROS at every 2 months against IBS 2026's every 12 months. PANEL PROS also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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, PANEL PROS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBS 2026 | PANEL PROS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | National Association of Home Builders | PALRAM INDUSTRIES (1990) LTD |
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
PANEL PROS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IBS 2026
No in-app purchases
PANEL PROS
No in-app purchases
