BrainStorm vs MAEDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrainStorm
This app provides access to information for an IT technology conference, including schedules, speakers, and exhibitors. Attendees can also connect with peers and vendors without sharing personal contact details.
- Conference schedule access
- Exhibitor and sponsor listings
- Speaker profiles
- Interactive map
- Networking with attendees
- Social media integration
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BrainStorm is the premier IT Technology conference for K20 techs to network with their counterparts from all over the Midwest and to connect with technology vendors who tailor their products for the K20 community. The event is a three day conference where attendees learn valuable information from other schools, as well as vendors, about new technologies, as well as what other schools have done that did and did not work for them. There are many opportunities for networking with peers during meals. A large vendor expo is also part of the conference, with many local and national vendors showcasing their products and services. This app provides access to the BrainStorm event information. Access things such as schedule, exhibitors, sponsors, map, speakers, and social media. This app is also used to connect with other attendees without providing your personal information.
MAEDS
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The official MAEDS Events app is your all-in-one conference app, event guide, and networking platform for GIMP conferences and professional events. Built on Eventify’s powerful event management platform, this app helps attendees easily manage schedules, connect with others, and stay informed with real-time updates - making it the perfect tool for conferences, trade shows, and business events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BrainStorm at every 2 months against MAEDS's every 16 months. MAEDS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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.
BrainStorm ships an update every 2 months, MAEDS every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainStorm | MAEDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BrainStorm Events, Inc. | Teknowledge Software |
In-app purchases
BrainStorm
No in-app purchases
MAEDS
No in-app purchases
