ICFoST vs NetPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICFoST
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ICFoST – Your Digital Companion for the Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists Welcome to the official app for ICFoST, the premier platform for food scientists, technologists, industry leaders, and enthusiasts to connect and explore the latest in food science and technology. This paperless app is designed to bring all event details, updates, and resources directly to your device—reducing environmental impact while enhancing convenience! Using the ICFoST app, attendees can access a world of information and stay connected—all while minimizing the environmental impact associated with traditional event materials. Whether you’re here to network, learn, or showcase, the ICFoST app is your essential tool for making the most out of the event. Download the ICFoST app now to enhance your event experience in a sustainable, efficient, and fully digital way! ICFoST – Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability in Food Science, All in One App.
NetPal
Connect with a global network of professionals to share and win business leads. Collaborate with manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and consultants to grow your business through referrals and in-app messaging. Showcase your expertise and discover new opportunities.
- Global referral network
- Share business leads (B2B/B2C)
- In-app messaging/chat
- Showcase professional profile
- Private referral networks for organizations
- Automated requirement notifications
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NetPal is a Global Referral Network! *** NetPal members form a large network of referrals who search for the requirements posted by others and also post their own purchase requirements using this App. They collaborate regularly to refer, share, or win many business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-customer (B2C) leads and grow together. Join the global referral network of manufacturers, entrepreneurs, consultants, suppliers, partners, traders, franchisees, contractors, vendors, or any kind of professionals (mostly from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) who are active in day-to-day business networking. Members can showcase their profile to the entire world by highlighting the key expertise and achievements. Any new requirements to buy products or services are automatically notified to the members who find them relevant to pitch and win the deals. Members can collaborate with each other using in-app messaging (chat). Buyers have an option to hide their identity on their public profile or the posts and disclose it to the Sellers only when necessary. And thus, they can choose the best among the best. *** Any Organizations or Associations are welcome to form their private referral network under NetPal. Each network is a collection of groups formed according to member locations, responsibilities, activities, goals, verticals, etc. The primary owner (contact person) of the network gets full rights to manage the network and its groups. The “broadcast” feature makes it easy for group and network administrators to communicate with any or all groups under the network. Organization’s members can join the respective groups under their business network only via invitation. Group members can view the Business Opportunities posted by their fellow members, collaborate, and exchange business opportunities among themselves. NetPal facilitates business professionals to help each other and grow together. *** Download NetPal App now and Join the Global Referral Network!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ICFoST at fortnightly against NetPal's every 6 weeks. ICFoST also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
ICFoST ships an update fortnightly, NetPal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ICFoST | NetPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corbel | eBizBuddy Infotech Private Limited |
In-app purchases
ICFoST
No in-app purchases
NetPal
No in-app purchases








