CrowdCanvas vs Ekka 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrowdCanvas
This app allows event attendees to participate in interactive light shows and coordinated displays. It's designed for various events, from concerts to business showcases, to enhance audience engagement. Users must be present at a specific event for the app to function.
- Coordinated light displays
- Audience engagement
- Event participation
- Interactive experiences
- Supports various event types
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The CrowdCanvas App engages Consumers and Audiences of all ages who attend events. The app is designed to allow users to be part of and fully involved in any small, medium or large events needing crowd participation. The CrowdCanvas app will display coordinated light displays when used by the audience at an event. Events including but not limited to: - business showcase presentations - small, medium or significant concert events - sporting events No data is captured or stored besides the information needed to allow the mobile device to interact with the event or lighting show. You need to be at a specific CrowdCanvas event for this app to function fully.
Ekka 2026
Plan your perfect day at the show with personalized itineraries, live updates on events, and easy access to maps and deals. Discover what's happening now, find specific attractions, and participate in interactive games for a chance to win prizes.
- AI Day Builder for personalized itineraries
- Live updates on current events
- Maps and ride/showbag deals
- Smart search for events and attractions
- Interactive games and prize opportunities
- Refreshed, faster, and stable design
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The Ekka turns 150 in 2026, and the official app is back for the celebration, 8 to 16 August at the Brisbane Showgrounds. • Plan your perfect day with the updated Day Builder. Tell us your vibe and interests and we'll build a personalised itinerary in seconds. • See what's happening right now with live updates in "What's Currently On" so you never miss a moment. • Quick links to everything you need including maps, ride deals and showbag offers. • Search made smarter so you can find events, food, rides, showbags and more with ease. • Milo's Magic returns, bigger than ever. Catch all seven enchanted sheep and you could win prizes! Your ultimate guide to the Show's 150th year. Download or update today and make the most of your day at the Ekka.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrowdCanvas at 50% against Ekka 2026's 21%. CrowdCanvas also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). Ekka 2026's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CrowdCanvas ships an update every 6 weeks, Ekka 2026 weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | CrowdCanvas | Ekka 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.8% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 447 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FORTY FIRST FLOOR PTY LTD | Nextgen Creative |
Customer experience
CrowdCanvas
Ekka 2026
In-app purchases
CrowdCanvas
No in-app purchases
Ekka 2026
No in-app purchases
