BTC+ vs Consensus by CoinDesk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BTC+
This application serves as a digital guide for the largest Bitcoin conference, offering schedules, speaker information, and venue details. It aims to enhance the attendee experience by providing essential event information in one place.
- Conference schedule
- Speaker information
- Venue details
- Event guide
- Attendee information
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Introducing the new BTC+ app from BTC Inc. We've completely rebuilt the app from the ground up, transforming it from a conference companion into the new home for everything BTC Inc. Read Bitcoin Magazine news and analysis, watch live conference streams and video content, track the live Bitcoin price, connect with attendees through QR code networking, matchmaking, and direct messaging for qualified pass holders, and access schedules, tickets, and event information for The Bitcoin Conference.
Consensus by CoinDesk
This event app provides registered attendees with access to conference schedules, speaker information, and networking tools. Users can build personalized agendas, receive connection recommendations, and book 1:1 meetings. Stay updated with real-time announcements and party invitations.
- View agenda, speakers, and attendees
- Bookmark sessions for personalized schedule
- Personalized connection recommendations
- Reserve space for 1:1 meetings
- Real-time programming updates
- Party invitations
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Consensus by CoinDesk is the world's longest-running and most influential event series for the digital assets, finance, blockchain, and AI industries. The official Consensus app is exclusively for registered attendees. Sign in with your credentials to access conference details, powerful networking tools, and more: - View the agenda, speakers, and all attendees - Bookmark sessions to build your schedule - Get personalized connection recommendations - Reserve space for 1:1 meetings with top matches - Receive real-time programming updates and party invites Download the app today to unlock the ultimate Consensus experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Consensus by CoinDesk at 5.0 against BTC+'s 4.6. BTC+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (9 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Consensus by CoinDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTC+ has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BTC+ ships an update weekly, Consensus by CoinDesk every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BTC+ | Consensus by CoinDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BTC Inc | Coindesk, Inc |
Customer experience
BTC+
Consensus by CoinDesk
In-app purchases
BTC+
No in-app purchases
Consensus by CoinDesk
No in-app purchases
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