Comparison

K2 Ascent vs ViiV Events

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

Head to head
About

K2 Ascent

Features
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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

About

ViiV Events

Features
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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

Screenshots

K2 Ascent4 screens
ViiV Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
K2 Ascent versus ViiV Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK2 AscentViiV Events
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperK2 Corporate Mobility LtdViiV Healthcare Limited

In-app purchases

None

K2 Ascent

No in-app purchases

None

ViiV Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K2 Ascent free?
K2 Ascent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ViiV Events free?
ViiV Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do K2 Ascent or ViiV Events have ads?
Neither K2 Ascent nor ViiV Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K2 Ascent or ViiV Events?
K2 Ascent ships an update monthly, and ViiV Events monthly. Most recently, K2 Ascent was updated on November 3, 2026 and ViiV Events on October 27, 2026.

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