IBTM vs MN on a Stick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBTM
This event app provides attendees with essential tools to navigate and maximize their experience at global industry gatherings. Features include appointment scheduling, exhibitor information, networking opportunities, and live event updates.
- Appointment scheduling with notes
- Real-time meeting ratings
- Exhibitor listings
- Event and networking information
- Messaging and networking
- Floorplan and wayfinding
- Live event updates via push notifications
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The IBTM portfolio provide leading global events for the meetings, incentives, conferences, events and business travel industry. The events gather industry professionals for a period of focused business opportunities, thought provoking professional education and networking to drive your business into the future. The IBTM Event app is designed to enhance the experience of all event attendees by putting useful features and information in a readily available and easy to access package including: - Full appointment schedules with per meeting note taking functionality - Real time meeting rating and no-show functionality - Exhibitor listings from all participating companies - Full event and networking information - Connect, message and networking opportunities - Floorplan and wayfinding - FAQs - Push notifications with live event updates
MN on a Stick
Navigate the Minnesota State Fair with this comprehensive guide. Find your way around, discover new foods, and keep track of all the scheduled events. Plan your visit and don't miss a moment of the fair's excitement.
- Interactive fairgrounds map
- Live search for vendors and events
- Complete events schedule
- Discover new food items
- Create a personal wishlist
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Discover everything the Minnesota State Fair has to offer with MN on a Stick! This app is your ultimate companion for navigating the fairgrounds and ensuring you don't miss out on any excitement. Features: Interactive Map: Find your way around the fair with ease using our built-in navigation. Live Search: Quickly locate food vendors, events, and more. Events Schedule: Stay up-to-date with all the activities and performances happening at the fair. New Food: Explore the latest food offerings for this year. Wishlist: Plan your fair experience by adding your must-see attractions and must-try foods. MN on a Stick is your go-to app for making the most of your visit to the Minnesota State Fair!
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Verdict
IBTM and MN on a Stick both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of MN on a Stick's written reviews are positive against 50% of IBTM's. MN on a Stick also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (447 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IBTM against 5.0 for MN on a Stick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MN on a Stick has 447 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of IBTM's written reviews are positive against 99% of MN on a Stick's.
IBTM ships an update every 11 months, MN on a Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBTM | MN on a Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 5.0 (447 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 99.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 447 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reed Exhibitions Ltd | Daniel Nugent |
Customer experience
IBTM
MN on a Stick
Bugs and requests
IBTM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MN on a Stick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to plan daily itinerary and prioritize must-have vs wish-list items
- Integration of food ratings or reviews
- Shareable wishlists for groups or families
- Expanded information on free shows and entertainment
In-app purchases
IBTM
No in-app purchases
MN on a Stick
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IBTM free?
Is MN on a Stick free?
Which has better reviews, IBTM or MN on a Stick?
Do IBTM or MN on a Stick have ads?
Which is updated more often, IBTM or MN on a Stick?
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