APACon vs MPA Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
APACon
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The official APACon app. This feature-rich app is a must-have for professionals attending the APA conference. With this app users can: * Explore education sessions, speakers, handouts, etc. * View exhibitors attending the event * Build custom planner to help shape the event experience * Sync selected events with personal calendar * Take and share notes and provide session feedback * Browse new products and more * Match making - Recommendations, My Planner, Scheduling and Messaging.
MPA Connect
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MPA Connect puts MPA event information in the palm of your hand. Download the app to take advantage of the following features: - Events β View information and materials related to the events youβre attending. - Directories β Lean about the attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors that are attending. - Attendance Tracking β Use your digital badge to check in to sessions and exhibitor booths. - Messaging β Send one-to-one and group messages to other users. - Social Feeds β Share content relevant to your organization by posting information, photos, articles, and more. - Notifications β Receive timely and important messages about your organization.
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Verdict
APACon and MPA Connect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
APACon ships an update every 2 weeks, MPA Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APACon | MPA Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Personify, Inc. | Essenza Software, Inc |
In-app purchases
APACon
No in-app purchases
MPA Connect
No in-app purchases









