Phocuswright Events vs MarketHub by HBX Group
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phocuswright Events
This event app facilitates networking for travel industry leaders. Attendees can discover and connect with peers, access event schedules and sponsor details, and pre-register for activities.
- Networking opportunities
- Discover and connect with attendees
- Access program information
- View sponsor details
- Pre-register for activities
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Phocuswright events featured unparalleled expertise, cutting-edge insights and diverse perspectives for the most influential leaders and brightest innovators in travel. To support best-in-class networking opportunities, this event app and platform lets attendees discover, connect and meet with other like-minded attendees, access program and sponsor information, pre-register for activities and more.
MarketHub by HBX Group
This app helps users navigate and maximize their event experience. It provides access to the full event agenda, smart networking opportunities, and personalized schedules. Stay informed with real-time updates and essential event information for a productive experience.
- Full Event Agenda
- Smart Networking
- Personalized Schedule
- Real-Time Updates
- Essential Event Info
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Stay connected, informed, and fully prepared with everything you need to make the most of your MarketHub experience — all in one place. Whether you’re joining us to network, discover new insights, or explore the future of travel, the app helps you navigate the event effortlessly and maximize the value of every moment. Key Features - Full Event Agenda – Explore sessions, speakers, and topics that matter to the travel industry. - Smart Networking – Discover and connect with partners, clients, and travel leaders attending MarketHub. - Personalised Schedule – Build your own agenda and receive reminders so you never miss an important session. - Real-Time Updates – Stay informed with live announcements, program changes, and event highlights. - Essential Event Info – Access logistics, FAQs, and everything you need for a smooth, productive experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Phocuswright Events at 4.3 against MarketHub by HBX Group's 2.0. Phocuswright Events also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). MarketHub by HBX Group's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, ads, 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.
Phocuswright Events holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocuswright Events has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Phocuswright Events's written reviews are positive against 0% of MarketHub by HBX Group's.
Phocuswright Events ships an update weekly, MarketHub by HBX Group every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phocuswright Events | MarketHub by HBX Group |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Phocuswright Inc. | HOTELBEDS GROUP SL. |
Customer experience
Phocuswright Events
MarketHub by HBX Group
In-app purchases
Phocuswright Events
No in-app purchases
MarketHub by HBX Group
No in-app purchases
Questions
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