Where Calgary vs CalgaryEventCompass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Where Calgary
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Find your next great adventure with the Where Calgary mobile app! Discover everything there is to see and do in Calgary, with pre-trip planning or while you’re on the go. The Where Calgary mobile app is your complete guide to local dining, activities, attractions, shopping, transportation, and more. Download for free today. Your travel companion perks: • Research your trip and bookmark your favourites • Navigate like a local with integrated mapping. • Make bookings on the move. • Find destinations with ease. • Do quick checks on roads and weather. The Where Calgary mobile app is like having a visitor info booth right in the palm of your hand.
CalgaryEventCompass
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Calgary Event Compass is the ultimate guide for visitors and locals to discover everything happening in Calgary — from world-class performances and major sporting events to the best happy hours and daily food specials in the city. EXPLORE EVENTS Browse concerts, ballet, opera, theatre, sports, festivals, comedy shows, and more — all in one place. From the Calgary Flames and Stampeders to Alberta Ballet, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and live music at the Ironwood Stage, every event is just a tap away. MAP VIEW See every event pinned on an interactive Calgary map. Tap any pin to preview event details and get turn-by-turn directions instantly. VENUE GUIDE Explore 15+ of Calgary's most iconic venues — from the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Arts Commons, Studio Bell, The Palace Theatre, and more. CALGARY EATS — NEW Discover the best deals in the city, two ways: Happy Hour — Browse restaurants and bars across Calgary offering happy hour specials. Filter by day of the week, neighbourhood, or venue type — steakhouses, pubs, Mexican, pizza, breweries, and more — to find the perfect spot right now. Daily Specials — Find out what's on tonight at Calgary restaurants, organized by day. Wing nights, taco Tuesdays, half-price wine Wednesdays, Sunday brunch deals, and everything in between. Updated for 2026. MY SCHEDULE Save events you don't want to miss and build your personal Calgary itinerary. Perfect for Stampede visitors, concert-goers, arts lovers, and anyone exploring The 403.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CalgaryEventCompass at none against Where Calgary's shown. CalgaryEventCompass also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Where Calgary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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.
Where Calgary ships an update every 4 months, CalgaryEventCompass monthly. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Where Calgary | CalgaryEventCompass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada's Best Apps | Justin Sharma |
In-app purchases
Where Calgary
No in-app purchases
CalgaryEventCompass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Where Calgary free?
Is CalgaryEventCompass free?
Do Where Calgary or CalgaryEventCompass have ads?
Which is updated more often, Where Calgary or CalgaryEventCompass?
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