K2 Ascent vs ViiV Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
K2 Ascent
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Ascent offers relocating individuals an easy to use, fully mobile, expense management system. A tool through which to securely submit and track claims and send instant messages, the Ascent mobile app from K2 Corporate Mobility enables you to effectively manage expenses on the go. Key features and functionality: • Submit claims • Photograph and instantly upload images of receipts from your camera roll with ease • Securely share copies of personal documents • View, track and manage active claims • Chat with a member of the K2 team via instant messaging Security features*: • Enhanced cyber security • Two factor authentication *Application security and maintaining data integrity are central to all our architecture and development decisions. Development is based on modern enterprise frameworks and follows OWASP and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidelines. Other: • Pre-set claim caps based on individual policies • Multiple currency functionality
ViiV Events
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The ViiV Events App is for Health Care Professionals, Allied Healthcare Professionals and ViiV Healthcare employees only who are involved in treating the relevant disease area covered in the meeting you are attending and contains promotional and non-promotional content. All relevant prescribing information for ViiV products will be available at the meeting and via the Resources Library within this app. Adverse events should be reported in accordance with local requirements. In the UK, reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellowcard in the Apple App store and Adverse events in the UK should also be reported to GlaxoSmithKline on 0800 221 441. For users of this App outside of the UK, please consult the local ViiV (or GSK website if ViiV is not located in your country) website for information on how to report a local adverse event. You can locate local adverse event reporting information here: www.gsk.com/en-gb/contact-us/report-a-possible-side-effect/ ViiV Healthcare values your privacy. You can read about how we process your data and about your data privacy rights here: https://viivhealthcare.com/privacy-notice/ PM-GBL-HVX-MAPP-230001 Aug23
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: K2 Ascent at 15.1 against ViiV Events's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | K2 Ascent | ViiV Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | K2 Corporate Mobility Ltd | ViiV Healthcare Limited |
In-app purchases
K2 Ascent
No in-app purchases
ViiV Events
No in-app purchases









