Comparison

Incentive Research Foundation vs FORMULA FORUM

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

Head to head
About

Incentive Research Foundation

Features
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The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) funds and promotes research to advance the science and enhance the awareness and appropriate application of motivation and incentives in business and industry globally. The goal is to increase the understanding, effective use, and resultant benefits of incentives to businesses that currently use incentives and others interested in improved performance. The IRF distributes research studies, provides education, and hosts industry events.

About

FORMULA FORUM

Enhance your event experience with this official companion app. Connect with attendees, manage your schedule, explore partners, and capture leads. Features include a live social feed, direct messaging, and gamification to boost networking.

Highlights
  • Live social feed for real-time updates
  • Personalized event agenda and session Q&A
  • Partner and sponsor directory with meeting booking
  • QR badge scanning for easy networking
  • Vendor lead capture and export
  • Gamification and leaderboard for engagement
  • Direct messaging for continued conversations
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Connect, network, and get the most out of your event with The Formula Forum. The Formula Forum is the official companion app for Formula Forum events. Whether you're an attendee, vendor, or agency owner, this app puts everything you need in the palm of your hand. Live Social Feed Stay in the loop with a real-time social feed. Share photos, videos, and updates with fellow attendees. Like, comment, and join the conversation. Event Agenda Browse the full conference schedule organized by day. Bookmark sessions to build your personal agenda. View speaker profiles and participate in live Q&A during sessions. Partner & Sponsor Directory Explore event partners and sponsors. View company profiles, watch product videos, download resources, and book meetings directly through the app. Networking Made Easy Scan QR badges to instantly connect with other attendees. Build your network, exchange contact info, and message connections directly within the app. Vendor Lead Capture Vendors can scan attendee badges to capture leads, rate them, add notes, and export everything to CSV with one tap. Gamification & Leaderboard Earn points for networking and scanning badges. Compete on the global leaderboard and see how you rank against other attendees. Push Notifications Stay up to date with real-time notifications for announcements, new connections, messages, and more. Set quiet hours so you're not disturbed after the event wraps for the day. Direct Messaging Message any connection privately within the app. Continue conversations long after the event ends. Personalized Profiles Showcase who you are with a customizable profile including your photo, bio, company info, and social links.

Screenshots

Incentive Research Foundation3 screens
FORMULA FORUM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FORMULA FORUM at every 2 days against Incentive Research Foundation's every 3 months. FORMULA FORUM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Incentive Research Foundation ships an update every 3 months, FORMULA FORUM every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Incentive Research Foundation versus FORMULA FORUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIncentive Research FoundationFORMULA FORUM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Incentive Research FoundationTriumph Box and Ryde INC

In-app purchases

None

Incentive Research Foundation

No in-app purchases

None

FORMULA FORUM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Incentive Research Foundation free?
Incentive Research Foundation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FORMULA FORUM free?
FORMULA FORUM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Incentive Research Foundation or FORMULA FORUM have ads?
Neither Incentive Research Foundation nor FORMULA FORUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Incentive Research Foundation or FORMULA FORUM?
Incentive Research Foundation ships an update every 3 months, and FORMULA FORUM every 2 days. Most recently, Incentive Research Foundation was updated on November 7, 2026 and FORMULA FORUM on November 5, 2026.

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