AWS Events vs Mainframe Technical Exchange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AWS Events
Plan and navigate official AWS Summits and featured events. Explore sessions, speakers, and new services. Build your personalized schedule, find seats, and get real-time campus navigation assistance.
- Explore sessions and speakers
- Personalize event planner
- Reserve seats and build schedule
- Real-time shuttle estimates
- Get content and service updates
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The AWS Events app is your companion in planning and navigating AWS Summits and featured events like re:Invent and re:Inforce. Download the app to: • Explore the sessions, experts, and exciting new services and features that will be available at AWS Events • Plan your AWS Events experience by adding sessions of interest to your planner • Find and reserve open seats, build your schedule, and resolve scheduling conflicts (reserved seating only available at certain events) • Get real-time shuttle estimates to help you navigate the Events campus (shuttle estimates and service only available at certain events) • Get updates on the latest content, speakers, and services added to the catalog
Mainframe Technical Exchange
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Maximize your MTE Experience! Plan your week and stay connected with the MTE mobile app. Attendees can access the event agenda and session information, build their personal schedules, provide feedback and more. For more information on MTE visit: https://engage.broadcom.com/mainframe_beyond_code_mainframe_technical_exchange
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AWS Events at every 9 days against Mainframe Technical Exchange's every 2 months. 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.
AWS Events ships an update every 9 days, Mainframe Technical Exchange every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AWS Events | Mainframe Technical Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Broadcom Inc |
Bugs and requests
AWS Events
Reported bugs
4 issues- Calendar data disappearing or not syncing
- Incorrect or outdated event information
- Broken QR code scanning and badge features
- Unresponsive UI and frequent crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode for accessing schedules and maps
- Improved session reservation and waitlist management
- Personalized recommendations and session planning tools
- Seamless integration with personal calendars
- Better venue and exhibitor information
Mainframe Technical Exchange
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AWS Events
No in-app purchases
Mainframe Technical Exchange
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AWS Events free?
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Do AWS Events or Mainframe Technical Exchange have ads?
Which is updated more often, AWS Events or Mainframe Technical Exchange?
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