# PCMA+ vs Vario Events

The clearest difference is rating: PCMA+ at 4.7 against Vario Events's 3.8. PCMA+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (225 vs 4). Vario Events's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PCMA+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PCMA+ has 225 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PCMA+ ships an update every 5 days, Vario Events every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCMA+ | Vario Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcma-plus/id1586337720/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vario-events/id1618610762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **225** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Professional Convention Management Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/498508661) | [TEAM Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618610764) |

## What reviewers say

### PCMA+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcma-plus/id1586337720)

Navigate global industry events with personalized agendas, networking tools, and on-demand session access. Stay organized and maximize your event experience by connecting with peers and exploring new ideas.

**Highlights:** Personalized event agendas, Networking tools, On-demand session access, Event resource hub, Event navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vario Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vario-events/id1618610762)

This event management app allows organizers to plan and host virtual or in-person events. It provides tools for managing agendas, speakers, attendees, sponsors, and includes features for session engagement and communication.

**Highlights:** Event agenda and schedule management, Speaker and attendee directories, Sponsor and exhibitor showcases, Session Q&A, polling, and chat, Push notifications for organizers, QR code scanning for check-in, Gamification features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCMA+ free?

PCMA+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vario Events free?

Vario Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PCMA+ or Vario Events?

PCMA+ is rated higher. PCMA+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while Vario Events averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do PCMA+ or Vario Events have ads?

Neither PCMA+ nor Vario Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PCMA+ or Vario Events?

PCMA+ ships an update every 5 days, and Vario Events every 4 weeks. Most recently, PCMA+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vario Events on November 3, 2026.

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