# Perk vs SoCal ASM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoCal ASM at 100% against Perk's 27%. SoCal ASM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Perk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SoCal ASM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perk has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Perk's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoCal ASM's.

Perk ships an update weekly, SoCal ASM every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perk | SoCal ASM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perk/id1472369913/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal-asm/id6476390060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 238 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perk Platform SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335548598) | [Teknowledge Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/348684387) |

## What reviewers say

### Perk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perk/id1472369913)

This app consolidates all your travel plans and documents, offering real-time updates for flights and other travel arrangements. It provides 24/7 support and allows for easy booking, modification, and cancellation of trips on the go.

**Highlights:** Real-time travel updates, Consolidated travel plans and documents, 24/7 customer support, Flexible booking options, In-app booking and modifications, Travel request approvals

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing company and app
- 🚀 Great discounts and service
- 💻 Makes booking travel less stressful
- ⏱️ Time-saving app
- 📱 Best mobile app for corporate travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and not functional
- 💰 Expensive, overcharges, and doesn't include all costs
- 🕰️ Slow, laggy, and keeps loading
- 🤖 Requires Microsoft Edge, can't log in
- 🤦‍♂️ Cumbersome, loses rewards points, and unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, can't create account
- Booking issues, flights not available after reservation
- Notifications and communication problems with hotels
- App crashes and doesn't load properly after updates

**Requested features**

- Make it more difficult to cancel non-refundable flights
- Add ability to store tickets in Apple Wallet


### SoCal ASM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal-asm/id6476390060)

Access detailed event schedules, speaker information, and exhibitor listings for industry events. Discover the latest in the field and stay informed about upcoming sessions and participants.

**Highlights:** Detailed event schedules, Speaker profiles and sessions, Exhibitor discovery, Industry insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perk free?

Perk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoCal ASM free?

SoCal ASM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Perk or SoCal ASM?

SoCal ASM is rated higher. Perk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SoCal ASM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Perk or SoCal ASM have ads?

Neither Perk nor SoCal ASM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perk or SoCal ASM?

Perk ships an update weekly, and SoCal ASM every 17 months. Most recently, Perk was updated on October 24, 2026 and SoCal ASM on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*