Comparison

GBTA vs ITB Americas

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

Head to head
About

GBTA

This app provides resources and education for professionals in the business travel and meetings industry. It aims to equip members with knowledge to navigate industry changes, improve travel programs, and foster career growth.

Highlights
  • Industry education
  • Event information
  • Research access
  • Advocacy updates
  • Global network access
Features
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The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area with operations on six continents. GBTA’s members manage more than $345 billion of global business travel and meetings expenditures annually. GBTA delivers world-class education, events, research, advocacy, and media to a growing global network of more than 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts. Our focus is to equip our members with the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate the rapidly changing business travel landscape resulting in improved managed travel programs, top line business growth, and exemplary careers.

About

ITB Americas

Features
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Messe Berlin Americas is the regional expansion of Messe Berlin, one of the world's leading trade fair organizers, dedicated to building world-class business platforms across North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. This app is the official companion for events organized by Messe Berlin Americas, starting with ITB Americas — the new Travel Trade Show for the Americas. Designed for exhibitors, hosted buyers, and visitors alike, it brings the full event experience into one place: from planning your participation to connecting with the right people on-site. With the app, you can: - Access the complete event agenda, sessions, and conference program - Browse exhibitor listings and plan your visit to the show floor - Connect and schedule meetings with buyers, exhibitors, and industry professionals - Receive real-time updates on schedules, venue information, and event announcements - Stay informed on all current and future events under the Messe Berlin Americas portfolio Built on the same standards of excellence that define Messe Berlin's global events, the app reflects the company's commitment to delivering high-value, well-organized business platforms throughout the Americas. Download the app and be part of the events shaping the future of the industries Messe Berlin Americas serves.

Screenshots

GBTA3 screens
ITB Americas3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ITB Americas at every 4 days against GBTA's every 2 months. 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

GBTA ships an update every 2 months, ITB Americas every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GBTA versus ITB Americas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGBTAITB Americas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB146 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGlobal Business Travel Association (GBTA), Inc.Messe Berlin Americas S. De R. L. De C. V

In-app purchases

None

GBTA

No in-app purchases

None

ITB Americas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GBTA free?
GBTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ITB Americas free?
ITB Americas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GBTA or ITB Americas have ads?
Neither GBTA nor ITB Americas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GBTA or ITB Americas?
GBTA ships an update every 2 months, and ITB Americas every 4 days. Most recently, GBTA was updated on November 3, 2026 and ITB Americas on November 10, 2026.

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