WWDCScholars vs Convo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WWDCScholars
Connect with other winners of the Scholarship and Swift Student Challenge. This app helps you make the most of the conference by facilitating connections with fellow participants.
- Connect with fellow winners
- Maximize conference experience
- Networking opportunities
- Swift Student Challenge participants
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Connect with fellow Scholarship and Swift Student Challenge winners to make the most out of the conference!
Convo
Connect with people in your immediate vicinity through real-time conversations and updates. Discover local events, share your thoughts, and engage with your community, all based on your current location.
- Connect with people nearby
- Real-time local feed updates
- Discover local events and news
- Post to all nearby users
- Private messaging
- User-friendly interface
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Discover, connect, and engage with people in your current area using Convo - the ultimate app for real-time, location-based conversations and updates! CONNECT WITH PEOPLE NEARBY Wherever you go, Convo automatically updates your feed with posts from people in your current area. At home? Chat with neighbors and your local community. On vacation? Instantly connect with others at your destination! SKIP THE FOMO: Stay in the loop with everything happening around you. From concerts and festivals to breaking news and local gossip, Convo keeps you informed and engaged with your community. JOIN THE CONVERSATION With Convo, your voice is heard! No need for a large following – your posts reach ALL nearby users, sparking meaningful connections and discussions. It's like walking into a room full of friends! PRIVATE MESSAGING Privately chat with anyone you meet on Convo! Whether you're new in town and looking to expand your social circle or securing a local business deal, Convo's got you covered. SHARE YOUR WORLD Speak up and share your thoughts, updates, and favorite moments. Reply to posts, show some love with hearts, and discover new people who share your interests. USER-FRIENDLY Convo's smooth and intuitive interface makes it a breeze to navigate. Stay notified about likes, replies, and new followers, keeping you engaged with your local network. Download Convo today and dive into the buzz of your current area! Connect, share, and be part of the conversation that matters most – the one happening right where you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Convo at 5.0 against WWDCScholars's 4.3. Convo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). WWDCScholars's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Convo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
WWDCScholars ships an update every 6 months, Convo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WWDCScholars | Convo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sam Eckert | Jake Adams |
Customer experience
WWDCScholars
Convo
In-app purchases
WWDCScholars
No in-app purchases
Convo
No in-app purchases
