IBS 2026 vs Elite Permits Client
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
Elite Permits Client
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Track every permit, inspection, and document in one place. The Elite Permits client app gives property owners and contractors a clear, real-time view of their projects — no phone calls, no email chains, no guessing where things stand. What you can do: • View your permits — See all your permits and open any one for its current status and details. • Track inspections — Follow every inspection on your projects in real time. • Request inspections — Submit an inspection request in seconds from your phone or tablet. • Review fees — Keep tabs on the fees tied to each permit, with no surprises. • Access documents — Open permit documents and attachments and follow review comments. • Quick dashboard — Your key project info the moment you open the app. • Sign up in minutes — New client? Create your account right in the app. Designed for iPhone and iPad with a clean, fast interface — in the office, on the job site, or anywhere in between.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Elite Permits Client at weekly against IBS 2026's every 12 months. Elite Permits Client 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, Elite Permits Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBS 2026 | Elite Permits Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Weekly — 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 | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Association of Home Builders | Claude Cannafarina |
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
Elite Permits Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IBS 2026
No in-app purchases
Elite Permits Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IBS 2026 free?
Is Elite Permits Client free?
Do IBS 2026 or Elite Permits Client have ads?
Which is updated more often, IBS 2026 or Elite Permits Client?
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