STFM/MMTS vs ECI Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ECI Events
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ECI Events is your all-in-one destination for ECI event experiences. Download one app to access all ECI conferences, user groups, customer events, and partner programs. Stay connected with personalized agendas, session details, speaker information, venue maps, networking opportunities, real-time updates, and event resources. Whether you're attending ECI Connect or another ECI event, the ECI Events app keeps everything you need in one convenient place before, during, and after the event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STFM/MMTS at every 2 weeks against ECI Events's every 3 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.
STFM/MMTS ships an update every 2 weeks, ECI Events every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STFM/MMTS | ECI Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Society of Manufacturing Engineers | ECi Software Solutions |
In-app purchases
STFM/MMTS
No in-app purchases
ECI Events
No in-app purchases
