CINARS vs BPAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CINARS
This app serves as a digital platform for the 21st International Conference and networking organization for the Performing Arts. It facilitates professional development, relationship building, and knowledge updates within the cultural industry.
- Networking opportunities
- Develop touring opportunities
- Build professional relationships
- Update industry knowledge
- Event information
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The 21st International Conference and networking organization for the Performing Arts CINARS taking place from November 11 to 16, 2024 in Montreal. CINARS Biennale, is an event in which cultural industry professionals can develop real touring opportunities, build longstanding relationships, and update their knowledge.
BPAM
This app serves as a digital gateway to a major international performing arts market, connecting global professionals and local audiences. It provides information on performances, delegates, and the overall event experience within a vibrant cultural festival.
- Multi-genre arts market information
- Delegate and performance listings
- Audience information
- Event connection hub
- Festival integration details
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The Busan International Performing Arts Market (BPAM) is a vibrant, multi-genre arts market hosted by the Busan Cultural Foundation in Korea’s dynamic port city. Now in its third year, BPAM brings together 300+ delegates from around the world, showcases 200 performances, and welcomes over 60,000 audience members. With all shows open to the public, it’s a great space for international professionals and local communities to connect. Held during Busan’s exciting “Festival October,” alongside events like BIFF and the Rock Festival, BPAM is where global arts and culture come together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BPAM at 5.0 against CINARS's 1.0. BPAM also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
BPAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
CINARS ships an update monthly, BPAM every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CINARS | BPAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SWAPCARD CORPORATION | Busan Cultural Foundation |
Customer experience
CINARS
BPAM
In-app purchases
CINARS
No in-app purchases
BPAM
No in-app purchases
