Awesome Con vs Spark Social DC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Awesome Con
Access the latest event details for Awesome Con, including guest appearances, panel schedules, exhibitor information, and artist alley updates. Stay informed about what's happening and where to find it during the convention.
- Guest information
- Panel schedules
- Exhibitor listings
- Artist alley details
- Up-to-date event information
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The Official Awesome Con Mobile App is your digital bestie containing the most up-to-date information on guests, schedules, exhibitors, artists, panels, and more during Awesome Con! Get the most accurate information when you download the app to stay informed on what's what and who's where!
Spark Social DC
Discover events, businesses, and performers within Washington D.C.'s LGBTQ+ community. This app allows users to find happenings, explore local organizations, and follow favorite artists. It's a community-driven hub for the queer scene.
- Event calendar with filtering
- LGBTQ+ business and organization directory
- Performer profiles and performance schedules
- Save events and set reminders
- Follow favorite venues and performers
- Submit community events and listings
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Spark Social is DC's neighborhood LGBTQ+ bar, coffee shop, and community — and now an app, too! Coffee in the morning, cocktails at night, and always a place where you can be yourself. The Spark Social app keeps you connected to the best of queer DC, whether you're a longtime local or just visiting. EVENTS CALENDAR Browse the most complete gay DC events calendar, updated daily. Drag shows, happy hours, dance parties, community meetups, watch parties, and more — filtered by vibe, venue, or tag so you only see what matters to you. Save events, share, rsvp, and get tickets! COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Discover DC's full LGBTQ+ landscape: social groups, professional associations, artists, performers, and local organizations — all in one searchable directory. Find your people! SPARK SOCIAL BAR & COFFEE SHOP Browse our full menu — coffee, cocktails, and bites at 2009 14th St NW at the corner of 14th and U St NW. Book private event space directly through the app for birthdays, corporate events, drag shows, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spark Social DC at 100% against Awesome Con's 0%. Spark Social DC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Spark Social DC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Awesome Con's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spark Social DC's.
Awesome Con ships an update every 9 months, Spark Social DC weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Awesome Con | Spark Social DC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LeftField Media | Spark Social |
Customer experience
Awesome Con
Spark Social DC
In-app purchases
Awesome Con
No in-app purchases
Spark Social DC
No in-app purchases
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