Comparison

vFairs vs SoCal ASM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

vFairs

This app streamlines event management for virtual, hybrid, and in-person gatherings. It offers features like self-check-in, networking tools, digital resources, and engagement activities to enhance attendee experience and provide valuable event insights.

Highlights
  • Simplified self-check-in
  • Networking with chat and video calls
  • Seamless contact exchange via QR code
  • Explore virtual and in-person booths
  • Watch live and on-demand webinars
  • Access digital event resources
  • Product display and purchase options
Features
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All-in-one app for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Simplified Self-Check-In Digital self-check-in allows for seamless verification of attendee records both online and on-site. Connect With Like-Minded Professionals Strengthen attendee networking with chat, video/audio calls, matchmaking, and more! Regardless of being at the venue or at home. Seamless Contact Exchange No need for attendees to carry documents. Exchange business cards, and submit resumes with QR code scan. Explore Booths and Exhibitors Attendees joining live and virtually experience hassle-free booth visits, interaction, and access to booth resources with a simple QR scan. Watch Webinars On-the-go Your attendees get access to live webinars, have access to on-demand replay, and also make a personalized schedule. Whether they join in person or virtually! Go Green With Digital Resources Cut down on printed collateral by going digital. Virtual & in-person attendees can access all their resources on the mobile app, including videos, images, presentations, brochures & more. Event Insights Understand in-person registration trends and get detailed breakdowns on virtual attendee activity (logins, chat, webinar, downloads, etc.) to measure how well you did. Product Display and Purchase Make the best of your virtual or hybrid tradeshow with product catalogs, filter search to find the best products, and hassle-free checkout for attendees. Whether they join in person or from home. Real-Time Updates Stay abreast of what is happening at the event with the What’s Happening Centre, and live updates. Keep track of activities from the venue or online! Active Engagement and Participation Your attendees get the best of the live event experience with engaging activities with Live polls, surveys, trivia photo booth, scavenger hunt, and leaderboard.

About

SoCal ASM

Access detailed event schedules, speaker information, and exhibitor listings for industry events. Discover the latest in the field and stay informed about upcoming sessions and participants.

Highlights
  • Detailed event schedules
  • Speaker profiles and sessions
  • Exhibitor discovery
  • Industry insights
Features
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Features: Schedules: Stay updated with detailed event schedules. Speakers: Learn about our distinguished speakers and their sessions. Exhibitors: Discover leading exhibitors showcasing the latest in the industry. …and much more!

Screenshots

vFairs4 screens
SoCal ASM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoCal ASM at 5.0 against vFairs's 3.1. SoCal ASM also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). vFairs's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoCal ASM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: vFairs has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of vFairs's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoCal ASM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vFairs ships an update every 4 days, SoCal ASM every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
vFairs versus SoCal ASM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervFairsSoCal ASM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopervFairs LLCTeknowledge Software

Customer experience

vFairs

All ratings35 ratings
Positive51.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.8%

SoCal ASM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

vFairs

No in-app purchases

None

SoCal ASM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vFairs free?
vFairs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoCal ASM free?
SoCal ASM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, vFairs or SoCal ASM?
SoCal ASM is rated higher. vFairs averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while SoCal ASM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do vFairs or SoCal ASM have ads?
Neither vFairs nor SoCal ASM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vFairs or SoCal ASM?
vFairs ships an update every 4 days, and SoCal ASM every 17 months. Most recently, vFairs was updated on October 23, 2026 and SoCal ASM on October 19, 2026.

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