Comparison

VDI Events vs EVS 38

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

Head to head
About

VDI Events

Enhance your event experience with real-time program updates, networking tools, and interactive features. Plan your visit, connect with participants, and stay informed about important changes.

Highlights
  • Digital program customization
  • Participant networking and chat
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Interactive location map
  • Service information access
  • Live Q&A and surveys
Features
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Use the all-round carefree app for your visit at the following events: • ELIV • AUTOMATION • dritev • LAND.TECHNIK AgEng • Gears • And many more You can easily and conveniently download the app before the event. It will allow you not just to plan your stay at the event location, but also give you networking opportunities and insight into the program. APP FUNCTIONS: • Digital program: put your own individual program together • Networking: find relevant contacts quickly and easily and use the chat function to get in touch with other registered participants • Notifications: the app gives you real-time information about all the important changes happening on site • Exhibition: find exhibitors quickly and easily with our interactive location map • Service information: this is where you’ll find all the information relevant to the event and your visit • Interaction: ask questions about the presentations in real time and take part in surveys and discussion rounds About VDI Wissensforum We have been a leading provider of education and further training for engineers, technical specialists and managers since 1957. We cover almost every technical discipline in over 2,150 congresses, conventions, technology forums, courses and seminars every year. We also offer soft skills and management training as an additional element of our portfolio. What make us stand out: • More than 2,150 events every year, like ELIV, AUTOMATION, dritev, LAND.TECHNIK, Gears, #nwing, PIAE & the International Engine Congress • More than 37,000 participants each year • A broad portfolio of topics, covering almost all technical areas • Recommended by 96,5% of our participants • Successful collaboration with 5,000 speakers from industry, research and public authorities • Continuous and healthy company growth • Around 150 dedicated and satisfied employees • Knowledge transfer within the large VDI e.V. network

About

EVS 38

Features
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EVS38 – Shaping the Future of Electric Mobility The 38th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS38) will be held from June 15–18, 2025, at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg, Sweden. This globally recognized event gathers industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest developments in electric mobility and sustainable transport. This platform offers a suite of features designed to optimize the participant experience, to enhance attendee engagement and streamline event management. Key Features: • Personalized Event Program: Attendees can bookmark sessions of interest, creating a customized schedule that aligns with their preferences. This tailored agenda facilitates efficient planning and ensures participants maximize their time at the symposium. • AI-Powered Networking: The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to suggest connections with other attendees, exhibitors, and speakers who share similar interests. This fosters meaningful interactions and professional networking opportunities. • Floor Plans: Navigating the event venue is simplified with maps, allowing users to locate sessions, exhibitor booths, and other points of interest effortlessly. • On-Demand Content: Participants have access to high-quality sessions and can view on-demand content directly through the app, ensuring they don't miss key presentations. • Lead Capture and Management: Exhibitors can efficiently capture and qualify leads using the app's scanning tools, which read QR codes and business cards, streamlining the follow-up process post-event. • Real-Time Updates and Notifications: The application provides timely push notifications and updates, keeping attendees informed about session changes, upcoming events, and other critical information. By leveraging these features, the EVS38 application aims to deliver a seamless and enriching experience for all participants, facilitating knowledge sharing, networking, and engagement within the electric vehicle community.

Screenshots

VDI Events4 screens
EVS 384 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VDI Events at none against EVS 38's shown. VDI Events also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VDI Events versus EVS 38: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDI EventsEVS 38
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB175 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVDI Wissensforum GmbHGL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS

In-app purchases

None

VDI Events

No in-app purchases

None

EVS 38

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VDI Events free?
VDI Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVS 38 free?
EVS 38 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VDI Events or EVS 38 have ads?
EVS 38 shows ads; VDI Events does not.

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