Comparison

Gartner Conference Navigator vs WatersTechnology

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Personalize conference agenda
  • Real-time event alerts
  • Venue maps and navigation
  • Access session videos and presentations
  • Attendee and exhibitor information
  • Networking and chat features
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.

About

WatersTechnology

Access financial market technology news, expert analysis, and opinion. This platform consolidates live news, magazine issues, and data management insights for professionals in capital markets. Download content for offline access and stay informed on trading technology and market data.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel business intelligence
  • Expert analysis and opinion
  • Latest news and magazine issues
  • Offline content access
  • Data management insights
  • Capital markets coverage
Features
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WatersTechnology is a multi-channel business intelligence platform that professionals within financial-market technology rely on. Our coverage keeps senior business and technology decision makers abreast of capital markets. We provide expert analysis, news and opinion on all facets of trading technology and market data within the buy- and sell-side from front-office activities right through to settlement in the back office. The WatersTech app now combines all 3 of WatersTechnology’s original apps in one place: • The WatersTech Live app brings you all the latest news from the WatersTechnology site. Once you download articles you can access them anywhere – even when you’re offline • The Waters app allows you to download the latest issues of Waters magazine, which focuses on how capital market participants use technology to underpin every aspect of their day-to-day lives • The Inside Data Management app allows you to download the latest issues of Inside Data Management magazine. Which brings you the latest news, analysis and commentary from WatersTechnology’s two data-focused brands – Inside Market Data and Inside Reference Data The content included in the WatersTech app covers a range of subjects, including: • Algorithmic and high-frequency trading • Risk Management • Compliance and regulatory developments • Hardware, hosting and infrastructure services and technologies • Performance, attribution and client reporting • Data management The app is free to download. To access, just log in with the same username and password you use to access the WatersTechnology website. ** Subscription terms and conditions • A one month subscription costs £899.99 your iTunes account will be charged when you choose to purchase a subscription. • At the end of the one month period, and unless you choose to cancel (see below), the subscription will renew. Your iTunes account will be charged the renewal cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • You may manage your subscription, or cancel this auto renewal, at any time via your iTunes Account settings. However, subscription sales are final. If you choose to cancel, your subscription will cease at the end of the current issue - no refunds can be issued for content that you have had up until that point. Please visit http://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-conditions/privacy-policy/?lang=en for our privacy policy and https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/ for our terms of use

Screenshots

Gartner Conference Navigator4 screens
WatersTechnology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gartner Conference Navigator at none against WatersTechnology's 3. Gartner Conference Navigator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (661 vs 19). WatersTechnology's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WatersTechnology sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per month. Gartner Conference Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatersTechnology holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gartner Conference Navigator has 661 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gartner Conference Navigator ships an update monthly, WatersTechnology every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gartner Conference Navigator versus WatersTechnology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGartner Conference NavigatorWatersTechnology
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (661 ratings)4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings661 — better19
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGartner, Inc.Infopro Digital Services Limited

Customer experience

Gartner Conference Navigator

All ratings660 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative18.8%

WatersTechnology

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

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

WatersTechnology

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gartner Conference Navigator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WatersTechnology

Subscriptions3
  • WatersTechnology 1 month subscription$299.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$999.993 Months
  • 1 Month Subscription$999.991 Month

Questions

Is Gartner Conference Navigator free?
Gartner Conference Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatersTechnology free?
WatersTechnology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gartner Conference Navigator or WatersTechnology?
WatersTechnology is rated higher. Gartner Conference Navigator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 661 ratings, while WatersTechnology averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Gartner Conference Navigator or WatersTechnology have ads?
Gartner Conference Navigator shows ads; WatersTechnology does not.
Which is updated more often, Gartner Conference Navigator or WatersTechnology?
Gartner Conference Navigator ships an update monthly, and WatersTechnology every 7 months. Most recently, Gartner Conference Navigator was updated on November 1, 2026 and WatersTechnology on November 1, 2026.

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