Comparison

ME Summits vs GDS Connect

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

Head to head

About

ME Summits

Features

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Elevate your marcus evans event experience with marcus evans+. Stay connected to all event activities: - Browse session schedules, networking breaks, and meals. - Connect with attendees and message them. - Reach out to marcus evans staff easily. - Rate and review your event journey. - Explore venue maps and local area. Exclusive access for registered attendees. Download now.

About

GDS Connect

Features

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GDS Connect provides everything you need to get maximum value from GDS events. Allowing you to network, interact and access content from your phone, GDS Connect is your essential event guide.

Screenshots

ME Summits4 screens

GDS Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ME Summits at 3 against GDS Connect's 1. ME Summits also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 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 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

ME Summits versus GDS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ME Summits	GDS Connect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 3 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	58 MB	59 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Marcus Evans	Jugo Digital Limited

In-app purchases

None

ME Summits

No in-app purchases

None

GDS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ME Summits free?

ME Summits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is GDS Connect free?

GDS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do ME Summits or GDS Connect have ads?

Neither ME Summits nor GDS Connect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ME Summits or GDS Connect?

ME Summits ships an update every 3 weeks, and GDS Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, ME Summits was updated on October 25, 2026 and GDS Connect on November 5, 2026.