Comparison

EBU Events App vs WAN IFRA

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

Head to head

Congress App

About

EBU Events App

Features

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With the EBU Events app, participants can get all the programme information, documents and available presentations they need for events they register for with the European Broadcasting Union. Get exclusive access to venue mapping, attendees lists and presenters’ bios. You can use it to chat with other participants or interact with the event organizers. A personalized history of the events you've attended is also available.

About

WAN IFRA

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WAN-IFRA (World Association of News Publishers) is the global organization of the world’s press, representing news publishers and media professionals worldwide. Our mission is to protect the rights of journalists, promote press freedom, and support the development of sustainable, innovative, and independent news publishing. Through our industry-leading events, research, and advocacy, WAN-IFRA provides a platform for media professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and drive the future of journalism. Join us at our conferences, summits, and training programs to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies shaping the news industry.

Screenshots

EBU Events App2 screens

WAN IFRA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WAN IFRA at every 11 days against EBU Events App's every 8 months. WAN IFRA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

EBU Events App ships an update every 8 months, WAN IFRA every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

EBU Events App versus WAN IFRA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	EBU Events App	WAN IFRA
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 8 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	73 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	European Broadcasting Union (EBU)	WAN-IFRA

In-app purchases

None

EBU Events App

No in-app purchases

None

WAN IFRA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EBU Events App free?

EBU Events App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is WAN IFRA free?

WAN IFRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do EBU Events App or WAN IFRA have ads?

Neither EBU Events App nor WAN IFRA shows ads.

Which is updated more often, EBU Events App or WAN IFRA?

EBU Events App ships an update every 8 months, and WAN IFRA every 11 days. Most recently, EBU Events App was updated on October 28, 2026 and WAN IFRA on November 4, 2026.