APACon vs HPBExpo26
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
HPBExpo26
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HPBExpo26 Planning for Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo 2026 is now faster and easier with HPBExpo, the official mobile app for HPBExpo26, March 18-21, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Plan your time at HPBExpo26 with show information at your fingertips: - Exhibitor Directory - Floorplan - Featured Exhibitors - Educational Sessions - Schedule of Events - Show Information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HPBExpo26 at weekly against APACon's every 2 weeks. 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
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, HPBExpo26 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APACon | HPBExpo26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Personify, Inc. | Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association |
In-app purchases
APACon
No in-app purchases
HPBExpo26
No in-app purchases
