Event App HQ vs DirectLink 1.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Event App HQ
Access mobile event applications to enhance your event experience. Features vary by event but include schedules, personalized agendas, and exhibitor details. Available by invitation only.
- Event Schedule
- Personalized Agendas
- Meeting Information
- Vendor/Exhibitor Detail
- Property and Vendor Maps
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The Event App HQ container provides our attendees access to mobile event apps to make the most of their event experience. These apps are available by invitation only. The features of each app will vary by event, but this is always the place for the latest event schedule and information. Common features include: - Event Schedule - Personalized Agendas - Meeting Information - Vendor/Exhibitor Detail - Property and Vendor Maps
DirectLink 1.0
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DirectLink: Local Marketplace & Social Selling App Connect directly with local creators, artisans, and service providers. DirectLink is the ultimate social marketplace to buy and sell online—it's fast, personal, and community-focused. Discover unique handmade products and professional local services right in your city. For Buyers: Find Local & Unique Local Discovery: Easily find local services and unique handmade goods. Use our location-based search to shop from small businesses and local creators nearby. Personalized Feed: Follow your favorite artisans and local businesses to see their newest updates and offerings instantly. Secure & Confident Shopping: Shop with confidence using verified ratings, reviews, and secure in-app chat to connect directly with sellers. For Sellers & Service Providers: Build Your Business Digital Business Card: Build your brand with a comprehensive profile that showcases your skills, education, and professional experience. Product Showcase (High-Quality Listings): Sell handmade items and services seamlessly. We require camera access to let you easily upload high-quality photos for your listings (e.g., snapping a picture of your custom jewelry or a service completion). Advanced Local Reach: Connect with your ideal customer using powerful location filters (country/city) to grow your local social network. Get Found: Increase visibility on our social discovery page and connect with shoppers actively searching for local service providers and handmade products. Join DirectLink today and experience a new way to connect, discover, and transact locally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DirectLink 1.0 at none against Event App HQ's shown. DirectLink 1.0 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Event App HQ ships an update every 3 months, DirectLink 1.0 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Event App HQ | DirectLink 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Morley Companies, Inc. | Faran Shah |
In-app purchases
Event App HQ
No in-app purchases
DirectLink 1.0
No in-app purchases
