APA Connect vs Cardinal Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APA Connect
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This app will keep the Academic Pediatric Association (APA) members connected year-round. APA members and non-members will have access to events, content and collaboration tools in addition to a member directory, private messaging and account management.
Cardinal Events
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The Cardinal Events app is here to make your Stanford events easier and more enjoyable. With Cardinal Events: CONNECT - Message other event attendees, speakers, and exhibitors. MANAGE - View and build your personal schedule. FIND - Get details on sessions, speakers, venues, parking, and more. PARTICIPATE - Join in live polling and Q&As. Provide event feedback. STAY UP-TO-DATE - Receive push notifications and live updates. Cardinal Events, powered by Cvent, also provides special features for exhibitors, like virtual booths and games.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cardinal Events at every 2 months against APA Connect's every 6 months. APA Connect's advantage is 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.
APA Connect ships an update every 6 months, Cardinal Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APA Connect | Cardinal Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Degnon Associates Inc. | Stanford University |
In-app purchases
APA Connect
No in-app purchases
Cardinal Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is APA Connect free?
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Do APA Connect or Cardinal Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, APA Connect or Cardinal Events?
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