Comparison

IMTS 2026 vs MPMA Mobile

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

Head to head
About

IMTS 2026

Plan your visit to IMTS 2024 with this comprehensive guide. Discover exhibitors, view floor plans, get directions, and manage your schedule. Stay informed about presentations, events, and important show updates.

Highlights
  • Exhibitor finder and planner
  • Interactive floor plans
  • Turn-by-turn directions
  • MyShow Planner access
  • Conference schedules and speaker info
  • Show and event information
  • Integrated social media feed
Features
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Navigate Your Way to Success at IMTS 2026! Planning your show priorities on the IMTS 2026 app is the most effective way to prepare for IMTS 2026. From exhibitor locations and technical presentations to special attractions and networking events, the IMTS 2026 app is your guide to be informed, stay organized, find your way around, and get important updates all in one place. The app is packed with plenty of great features: • Find exhibitors and add them to your Show Planner • View floor plans while on the show floor • Get directions from one exhibitor to the next • Access the agenda, favorite exhibitors, favorite products, conference speakers • Conference schedules and speaker info • Important show info, special events, travel/hotel info, Chicago happenings • Social media — keep track of what everyone is saying and doing at IMTS

About

MPMA Mobile

Features
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The MPMA Mobile app connects you to your member resources anywhere, anytime. You can view and edit your MPMA account information, access the Membership Director, download Standards, view your registered events, update your subscriptions to Gear Technology and Power Transmission Engineering magazines, and more. Mobile App features: View and edit your profile Access the Membership Director Browse Job Board View Webinars Browse the latest industry news Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Access white papers, standards, presentations, and more. Full access to event resources: Browse speaker information, exhibitors, and the exhibit hall floor plan. Connect with other registrants, set reminders, and receive alerts for the events you have registered. And view, update, and send notes on your event sessions. Download the MPMA Mobile app now!

Screenshots

IMTS 20264 screens
MPMA Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IMTS 2026 at every 2 weeks against MPMA Mobile's every 2 months. MPMA Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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

IMTS 2026 ships an update every 2 weeks, MPMA Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IMTS 2026 versus MPMA Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMTS 2026MPMA Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB37 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAMT - The Association for Manufacturing TechnologyAmerican Gear Manufacturers Association

In-app purchases

None

IMTS 2026

No in-app purchases

None

MPMA Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMTS 2026 free?
IMTS 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MPMA Mobile free?
MPMA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IMTS 2026 or MPMA Mobile have ads?
Neither IMTS 2026 nor MPMA Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IMTS 2026 or MPMA Mobile?
IMTS 2026 ships an update every 2 weeks, and MPMA Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, IMTS 2026 was updated on October 24, 2026 and MPMA Mobile on October 27, 2026.

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