IFDA Mobile vs GFS Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IFDA Mobile
This app provides members of a foodservice distribution trade association with access to event resources, speaker information, and exhibitor details. It facilitates networking among attendees through an in-app messaging system and allows users to manage their event schedules and notes.
- View and edit profile
- Access event resources
- Browse speaker information
- Check exhibitors and floor plan
- In-app messaging for attendees
- Set reminders and receive alerts
- Manage event session notes
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IFDA is the premier trade association for the foodservice distribution industry. IFDA contributes to the growth, development, and success of the foodservice distribution industry through our outstanding advocacy, events, research, and education. IFDA Members are problem solvers and supply chain experts who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to deliver food safely and efficiently to every corner of America. IFDA’s membership spans the breadth of the industry to include broadline, systems, convenience, and specialty foodservice distributors that supply food and related products to restaurants, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals and care facilities, hotels and resorts, and other foodservice operations. Mobile app features: - View and edit your profile - Full access to event resources - Browse speaker information - Check out exhibitors and the exhibit hall floor plan - Connect with other conference attendees with the in-app messaging system - Set reminders and receive alerts - View, update and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Download the IFDA Mobile app now!
GFS Events
This app serves as the official portal for all gatherings, excursions, and conferences organized by Gordon Food Service. Users can access event agendas, manage their personal schedules, and network with fellow participants.
- View event agenda
- Manage personal schedule
- Connect with attendees
- Official event portal
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This mobile app is the official app for all events, trips and meetings hosted by Gordon Food Service. View an event agenda, your personal schedule and connect with event attendees.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IFDA Mobile at every 2 months against GFS Events's every 6 months. IFDA Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 IFDA Mobile against 5.0 for GFS Events. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
IFDA Mobile ships an update every 2 months, GFS Events every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IFDA Mobile | GFS Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Foodservice Distributors Association, Inc. | Gordon Food Service, Inc. |
Customer experience
IFDA Mobile
GFS Events
In-app purchases
IFDA Mobile
No in-app purchases
GFS Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IFDA Mobile free?
Is GFS Events free?
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