OpenWater Events vs iMISConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
OpenWater Events
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OpenWater events guide for year round events and our annual meeting.
iMISConnect
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iMIS Connect powered by Clowder is a year-round, multi-purpose app for mobile and the Web. It is fully customizable with your branding and includes built-in iMIS integration for login, profile, directory, events, and the ability to manage access to content as well as target push notifications based on groups mapped to your iMIS data. Features include: News Feed: Keep your members in the know with a rich stream of news, polls, RSS feeds, and user-generated content. Push Notifications: Break through the clutter with instant alerts to members, committees, or other work groups. Private Messaging: Provide members with a modern way to communicate via one-to-one or group chats. Member Profile: Make it easy for your members to manage their account, schedule events, renew dues, and more. Member Directory: Create a digital rolodex of members searchable by name, type, geolocation, and more. Unlimited Events: Support unlimited events with agendas, session surveys, attendee lists, sponsor info, and more. Resource Folder: Provide your members with a convenient digital hub for your most important and relevant resources. Discussion Forum: Offer a convenient option for your members to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Advertising: Develop a new revenue stream through digital display ads and sponsored content. Chapter Management: Give your chapters (or other groups) their own specific tailored app experience. Custom Navigation: Add custom links to provide convenient access to your online member resources or tools.
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Verdict
OpenWater Events and iMISConnect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenWater Events | iMISConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OpenWater Software, Inc | Advanced Solutions International |
In-app purchases
OpenWater Events
No in-app purchases
iMISConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OpenWater Events free?
Is iMISConnect free?
Do OpenWater Events or iMISConnect have ads?
Which is updated more often, OpenWater Events or iMISConnect?
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