Comparison

LabSci by Pittcon vs SupplySide

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

Head to head
About

LabSci by Pittcon

This app serves as a digital companion for a major international conference and exposition focused on laboratory science. It provides information on analytical research, scientific instrumentation, and educational opportunities for professionals in the field.

Highlights
  • Conference information
  • Exposition details
  • Analytical research updates
  • Scientific instrumentation showcase
  • Continuing education opportunities
Features
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Pittcon is a dynamic, international CONFERENCE+EXPO on laboratory science, a venue for presenting the latest advances in analytical research and scientific instrumentation, and a platform for continuing education and science-enhancing opportunity. Pittcon is for anyone who develops, buys, or sells laboratory equipment, performs physical or chemical analyses, develops analysis methods, or manages these scientists.

About

SupplySide

This app connects professionals in the supplement, food, and beverage industries. It facilitates networking, discovery of innovations, and collaboration to drive business forward. The digital companion streamlines event experiences with navigation, scheduling, and matchmaking features.

Highlights
  • Exhibitor list and floor plan
  • Interactive event schedule
  • Personalized agenda creation
  • Matchmaking for business connections
  • Discover ingredient and product innovations
  • Streamlined event navigation
Features
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SupplySide events bring together the global community of supplement, food and beverage industry professionals. From suppliers and manufacturers to CPG brands and service providers, these events are designed to drive business forward, build meaningful connections and spark innovation across the entire supply chain. At every SupplySide event, attendees and exhibitors experience unmatched networking, discover cutting-edge ingredient and product innovations, and collaborate with partners to move ideas from concept to market. Whether focused on global trends or regional growth, SupplySide events are where business gets done and the future of the industry takes shape. This digital companion is designed to streamline your event experience and serve as your go-to resource for everything onsite. By downloading the mobile app, you can: Navigate effortlessly: Access the exhibitor list and interactive floor plan to move efficiently throughout the venue. Stay organized: Explore the full schedule and add sessions to your personalized agenda so you don’t miss out on key events. Connect strategically: Use matchmaking features to connect with potential partners and foster valuable business relationships and collaborations.

Screenshots

LabSci by Pittcon4 screens
SupplySide4 screens

Verdict

The call

LabSci by Pittcon and SupplySide both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of LabSci by Pittcon's written reviews are positive against 0% of SupplySide's. SupplySide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LabSci by Pittcon holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LabSci by Pittcon's written reviews are positive against 0% of SupplySide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabSci by Pittcon ships an update every 2 weeks, SupplySide every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LabSci by Pittcon versus SupplySide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabSci by PittconSupplySide
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings) — better3.3 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.417.4
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB145 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied SpectroscopyInforma Support Services Inc

Customer experience

LabSci by Pittcon

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

SupplySide

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

LabSci by Pittcon

No in-app purchases

None

SupplySide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LabSci by Pittcon free?
LabSci by Pittcon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SupplySide free?
SupplySide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LabSci by Pittcon or SupplySide?
LabSci by Pittcon is rated higher. LabSci by Pittcon averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SupplySide averages 3.3 from 14 ratings.
Do LabSci by Pittcon or SupplySide have ads?
LabSci by Pittcon shows ads; SupplySide does not.
Which is updated more often, LabSci by Pittcon or SupplySide?
LabSci by Pittcon ships an update every 2 weeks, and SupplySide every 5 days. Most recently, LabSci by Pittcon was updated on October 24, 2026 and SupplySide on October 24, 2026.

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