IBS 2026 vs Kiron
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
Kiron
This app acts as an AI project intelligence layer for construction professionals. It automatically reads, understands, and files project documents like quotes and invoices, and allows users to ask an AI analyst questions about job finances and status.
- AI document reading and filing
- AI analyst for project queries
- Early problem detection
- Centralized document management
- Field-ready access
- Email and photo document import
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Kiron is the project intelligence layer for residential builders and general contractors. Forward a quote, invoice, change order, lien waiver, or certificate of insurance to Kiron and it's read, understood, and filed against the right job — automatically. No data entry. No spreadsheet reconciliation at 9pm. MEET ELLA Ella is your AI construction analyst. Ask her anything about your jobs in plain English: • "What's my exposure on the Preston lot?" • "Did the framing invoice match the quote?" • "Which subs are missing lien waivers this month?" • "Show me every change order over $5,000 this quarter." Ella answers with the numbers, the source document, and what she thinks you should do about it. CATCH PROBLEMS EARLY Kiron watches every document that comes in and surfaces what matters — invoices that exceed their quote, duplicate billing, missing lien waivers, expired insurance certificates, budget lines drifting off plan. You find out while there's still time to do something about it, not at closeout. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Connect Gmail or Outlook, or forward to your team's Kiron address • Snap a photo of a receipt or paper invoice from the jobsite • Every document tied to the right project, cost code, and vendor • Search across every quote and invoice you've ever received BUILT FOR THE FIELD Check budget status from the truck. Approve an invoice between walkthroughs. Ask Ella a question standing in a framed-out house and get a straight answer. WHO IT'S FOR Custom home builders, production builders, and general contractors who are tired of the money being the last thing anyone finds out about. Kiron requires an account. Visit getkiron.com to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kiron at every 2 weeks against IBS 2026's every 12 months. Kiron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). IBS 2026's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Kiron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBS 2026 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
IBS 2026 ships an update every 12 months, Kiron every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBS 2026 | Kiron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Association of Home Builders | Kiron Intelligence Inc. |
Customer experience
IBS 2026
Kiron
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
Kiron
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IBS 2026
No in-app purchases
Kiron
No in-app purchases









