BlackHawk Summit vs STFM/MMTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackHawk Summit
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The official app of the BlackHawk Summit. Connect with your peers, see your schedule and navigate the tradeshow floor. The BlackHawk Summit an invitation only event.
STFM/MMTS
Access exclusive manufacturing content, event information, and industry insights. Connect with experts, discover the latest trends, and navigate events with smart recommendations and detailed schedules.
- Exclusive community content
- Event information and navigation
- Networking opportunities
- Industry expert connections
- Smart recommendations
- Latest manufacturing trends
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Join SME’s 365 community for exclusive content, event information, and valuable manufacturing resources. Connect with industry experts, access insights, and stay updated on the latest trends. SME+ features: SME Events: Find critical event details, navigate the floor plan, build your agenda, access networking, preview exhibitors, and much more! • RAPID + TCT • Smart Manufacturing Experience • Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) Harness the power of SME's smart recommendations for deeper connections on topics that matter to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STFM/MMTS at every 2 weeks against BlackHawk Summit's every 3 months. BlackHawk Summit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BlackHawk Summit ships an update every 3 months, STFM/MMTS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackHawk Summit | STFM/MMTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BlackHawk Industrial Distribution, INC. | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
In-app purchases
BlackHawk Summit
No in-app purchases
STFM/MMTS
No in-app purchases
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