Comparison

ZAP Showcase vs AOM Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZAP Showcase

Features
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This app showcases the Larry Sautter Awards that are given out as IT innovation awards across the University of California. It features the winners from the last year, but also shares the history of the award and the previous award winners. Each year at the system wide technology conference, a new set of awards are given out and celebrated. In addition, there is some basic background information about the award under a Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ) button and also some information on how to apply for an award. Finally there is the ability for the app to receive push messages, regarding the award announcements.

About

AOM Events

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for academic conferences, offering personalized agendas, session details, and networking tools. It helps users discover relevant content, connect with peers, and navigate event venues. Access on-demand presentations and important updates to maximize your conference experience.

Highlights
  • Personalized agenda creation
  • Session search and filtering
  • Attendee networking and messaging
  • On-demand presentation viewing
  • Interactive venue maps
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Note-taking and content bookmarking
Features
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AOM Events is the official mobile app for the Academy of Management's Annual Meeting and other AOM events. Built for the management and organizational scholarly community, it brings your personalized agenda, session information, room locations, real-time updates, and networking opportunities into one place. Whether you are presenting your work, chairing a session, or networking, the app adapts to how you want to experience AOM events. App Features • Search and Interact with the Program. Use intelligent search and filters to find any session. See time and location, presenters, topics, work being presented, materials, who is attending, and the in-session discussion board. • Build Your Program. Save sessions, create your personalized agenda, and schedule your own meetings with colleagues alongside them. Then rate sessions and provide feedback in the session discussion chats. • Get Recommendations. Get suggested sessions most relevant to you and the scholars most worth meeting based on your research interests, DIG memberships, career stage, and additional insights. • Connect With Attendees. Browse and securely message attendees to start conversations, coordinate meetups, and turn brief introductions into lasting scholarly relationships. • Take Event Notes. Capture your notes from sessions or collaborations with colleagues. Everything is synced, searchable, and tied to your profile. • Watch On-Demand Presentations. Attendees can view on-demand videos and presentations through October, extending the benefits of the Annual Meeting. • Navigate the Venue. Find rooms, sessions, and exhibitors quickly with interactive maps. • Stay Informed. Get real-time notifications to stay on top of program changes and important announcements. • Keep What Matters. Bookmark sessions, slides, exhibitors, and connections into one library that lives long after the meeting closes. • Career Services, Exhibitors, and Event Essentials. Access AOM Career Services, explore exhibitor booths, view your registration details and event information, and find everything you need to navigate the meeting.

Screenshots

ZAP Showcase2 screens
AOM Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AOM Events at weekly against ZAP Showcase's every 5 months. ZAP Showcase's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZAP Showcase ships an update every 5 months, AOM Events weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZAP Showcase versus AOM Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZAP ShowcaseAOM Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUniversity of California, Los AngelesAcademy of Management

In-app purchases

None

ZAP Showcase

No in-app purchases

None

AOM Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZAP Showcase free?
ZAP Showcase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AOM Events free?
AOM Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZAP Showcase or AOM Events have ads?
Neither ZAP Showcase nor AOM Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZAP Showcase or AOM Events?
ZAP Showcase ships an update every 5 months, and AOM Events weekly. Most recently, ZAP Showcase was updated on October 12, 2026 and AOM Events on September 30, 2026.

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