Comparison

Stova Check In vs PCMA+

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

Head to head
About

Stova Check In

Features
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The Stova Checkin app makes event check-in easier than ever before. The intuitive app can be used in both kiosk and admin mode. Planners using Stova's event management solution can manage event check-in, editing attendee records, and printing badges. Key features include: Easily check-in attendees with offline support, attendee search, and barcode scanning. Configure check-in locations and key event properties all from the app. Easily transition from pre-event registration to on-site check-in and print without complex, troublesome integrations. Dashboard reports display check-in counts and key stats for all your attendees. Supports offline check-in and printing after initial setup over network and initial sync is completed. Integration with third-party printers enables the app to directly print via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet connection or AirPrint. A set of printers are available to support different badges templates and badge stock. Branded, password protected kiosk mode for convenient self-service attendee check-in. View advanced details on attendee profiles including registration and travel details that are available in Registration. Provides ability to set up admin mode, kiosk mode, security settings and onsite user permissions within the Stova platform prior to the event.

About

PCMA+

Navigate global industry events with personalized agendas, networking tools, and on-demand session access. Stay organized and maximize your event experience by connecting with peers and exploring new ideas.

Highlights
  • Personalized event agendas
  • Networking tools
  • On-demand session access
  • Event resource hub
  • Event navigation
Features
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The PCMA+ event app is your go-to resource for navigating PCMA’s premier global events, including Convening Leaders, PCMA edUcon, Business Events Industry Week (BEIW), Convening EMEA, and Partnership Summit. From personalized agendas to networking tools and on-demand session access, PCMA+ helps you stay organized and make the most of your event experience. Whether you’re connecting with peers at edUcon, exploring new ideas at Convening Leaders, building partnerships at Business Events Industry Week, collaborating globally at Convening EMEA, or networking in a relaxed setting at Partnership Summit, PCMA+ puts all the essential event details and resources in one convenient place.

Screenshots

Stova Check In4 screens
PCMA+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PCMA+ at every 5 days against Stova Check In's monthly. Stova Check In's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, ads 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stova Check In ships an update monthly, PCMA+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stova Check In versus PCMA+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStova Check InPCMA+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (225 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—225 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAventri, Inc.Professional Convention Management Association

In-app purchases

None

Stova Check In

No in-app purchases

None

PCMA+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stova Check In free?
Stova Check In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCMA+ free?
PCMA+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stova Check In or PCMA+ have ads?
Neither Stova Check In nor PCMA+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stova Check In or PCMA+?
Stova Check In ships an update monthly, and PCMA+ every 5 days. Most recently, Stova Check In was updated on October 14, 2026 and PCMA+ on October 21, 2026.

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