Events by ALGV vs IGLTA Convention
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Events by ALGV
This app serves as a personal guide for travel advisors attending industry events. It allows users to view their event schedules, navigate venues with maps, and connect with other attendees and suppliers. Access event information and download resources directly from your device.
- View event schedule
- Venue maps
- Attendee interaction
- Downloadable resources
- Event information
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The all-new events app for ALG Vacations® and the official app of Ascend. Your personal guide to ALGV events, it’s the ultimate pocket resource for travel advisors attending our annual Ascend conference Elite rewards trips, and more. FEATURES • View your complete event schedule • Find where you need to be using detailed venue maps • Interact with fellow attendees, suppliers, and staff • Discover event information and downloadable resources
IGLTA Convention
This app serves as a global network for LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism businesses. It offers free travel resources and information, aiming to promote equality and safety in LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. The platform connects travelers with accommodations, transport, and service providers in over 80 countries.
- LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism network
- Free travel resources
- Promotes equality and safety
- Connects travelers with businesses
- Global reach in 80+ countries
- Information for LGBTQ+ travelers
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IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism businesses. We provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. IGLTA’s members include LGBTQ+-friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, Travel Advisors, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 80 countries. The mission of IGLTA is to provide information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers and expand LGBTQ+ tourism globally by demonstrating its significant social and economic impact. We are sincere in our commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ travel and working openly and honestly in our global outreach. We celebrate our diverse global LGBTQ+ community and allies, striving to create cross-cultural understanding and a more inclusive world. We take daily inspiration from working in LGBTQ+ travel and are dedicated to sharing that enthusiasm worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IGLTA Convention at 5.0 against Events by ALGV's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
IGLTA Convention holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Events by ALGV ships an update every 2 months, IGLTA Convention every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Events by ALGV | IGLTA Convention |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALG Vacations Corp. | The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association |
Customer experience
Events by ALGV
IGLTA Convention
In-app purchases
Events by ALGV
No in-app purchases
IGLTA Convention
No in-app purchases
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