Gartner Conference Navigator vs Subsurface LIVE Event
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gartner Conference Navigator
This app helps conference attendees plan their schedule, receive real-time updates, and navigate the venue. It also facilitates networking and provides access to session content like videos and presentations.
- Personalize conference agenda
- Real-time event alerts
- Venue maps and navigation
- Access session videos and presentations
- Attendee and exhibitor information
- Networking and chat features
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Transform your conference journey with the Gartner Conference Navigator app, your go-to mobile companion for effortless planning and engagement. • Simplify your schedule: Easily access, explore, and personalize your conference agenda—anytime, anywhere. Sync effortlessly with your personal or professional calendar to stay organized and on track. • Get instant updates: Stay informed with real-time alerts on session changes, room updates, and essential announcements. • Navigate with your conference with ease: Find venue details, explore maps, and receive quick assistance through our “Ask Us” chat. Access attendee, speaker, and exhibitor information – all in one place. • Access content: Stream session videos, save your session notes, catch replays, and view or download conference presentations. • Enjoy effortless networking: Connect with fellow attendees and exhibitors using the “Who’s Here” feature and engage with integrated chat features. Gartner Conference Navigator is available to all conference attendees and registered users.
Subsurface LIVE Event
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The official app of Subsurface LIVE Subsurface LIVE is the data and analytics industry’s first dedicated data lakehouse event. Join your peers and other industry leaders at Subsurface LIVE 2024 as we explore the latest data lakehouse innovations, architectures, and approaches, and share real-world use cases and learnings. This app is designed to enhance your experience before and during the event by offering a range of features, including: -Seamless attendee connections -Personalized schedule creation -Program exploration and session discovery -And much more! See you there!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Subsurface LIVE Event at none against Gartner Conference Navigator's shown. Subsurface LIVE Event also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.
Gartner Conference Navigator ships an update monthly, Subsurface LIVE Event every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gartner Conference Navigator | Subsurface LIVE Event |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (661 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 661 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gartner, Inc. | Dremio Corporation |
Bugs and requests
Gartner Conference Navigator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login credentials not syncing properly
- Agenda items randomly removed from user's schedule
- Inability to download/open presentation materials
- Inconsistent behavior when increasing text size
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to prioritize and rank session options
- Calendar view of agenda instead of just export
- Integrated note-taking and annotation capabilities
- Improved attendee/vendor list sorting and filtering
- Ability to add personal events/meetings to agenda
Subsurface LIVE Event
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gartner Conference Navigator
No in-app purchases
Subsurface LIVE Event
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Gartner Conference Navigator free?
Is Subsurface LIVE Event free?
Do Gartner Conference Navigator or Subsurface LIVE Event have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gartner Conference Navigator or Subsurface LIVE Event?
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