Guidebook vs UC Tech 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guidebook
This application serves as a comprehensive guide for events, conferences, and campuses. Users can build personalized schedules, access detailed information about speakers and sponsors, and navigate venues with interactive maps. It also facilitates attendee engagement through messaging and a social feed.
- Personalized schedule and to-do lists
- Speaker and sponsor information
- Venue and local area maps
- In-app search functionality
- Attendee messaging and engagement
- Interactive social feed
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Guidebook is your guide to events, conferences, campuses, and more. Download the app to: [+] Build your personal schedule and to-do lists. [+] Easily access speaker, sponsor, exhibitor information, and more. [+] View maps of the venue and local area. [+] Simply search for information within the app. [+] Connect and engage with other attendees through private messages. [+] Share photos, likes, and comments on the interactive social feed.
UC Tech 2026
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Welcome to the official UC Tech 2026 conference app—your backstage pass to everything happening! Whether you’re joining us to explore artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, accessibility, research computing, teaching and learning, infrastructure, leadership, or the future of higher education technology, this app keeps everything you need right in your pocket. --Features-- • Browse the full conference schedule and build your personal agenda. • Explore session details, speakers, and program tracks. • Connect with colleagues from across the University of California. • Stay informed with real-time announcements and updates. • Participate in the conference conversation through the Feedback Loop social feed. • Navigate venues, events, exhibitors, and sponsor information. • Discover Bonus Tracks—including special events, networking opportunities, and a few surprises along the way. --More Than a Conference-- This year’s theme, To the Metal: Reflect. Reforge. Reimagine., celebrates the people who build, secure, support, teach, innovate, and keep the University running every day. If you’ve noticed the tour shirts, stickers, badges, guitar picks, backstage references, and a suspicious number of music puns… yes, that’s intentional. Technology is serious work. That doesn’t mean we have to take ourselves too seriously. The best ideas rarely emerge from organizational charts or job titles. They come from curiosity, collaboration, and conversations between people with different experiences and perspectives. UC Tech has always been where those worlds meet. So whether you’re attending a keynote, discovering a new tool, reconnecting with colleagues, collecting stickers, joining a Bonus Track event, or simply looking for your next great idea, this app is your companion throughout the conference. Download the app, build your schedule, meet someone new, and don’t be afraid to turn it up. Welcome to UC Tech 2026. We’re pleased to meet you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UC Tech 2026 at every 6 days against Guidebook'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.
Guidebook ships an update every 2 weeks, UC Tech 2026 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guidebook | UC Tech 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Guidebook Inc | UC Merced |
Bugs and requests
Guidebook
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to view event details
- Inability to add custom events to schedule
- Incorrect location pinpointing on maps
- Notification issues and unwanted alerts
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to sync schedule across devices
- More customization options for user profile
- Better event filtering and search capabilities
- Integration with calendar apps
UC Tech 2026
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Guidebook
No in-app purchases
UC Tech 2026
No in-app purchases









