IEEE.tv vs IMS2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IEEE.tv
Access a curated collection of special-interest video programming focused on technology and engineering. Explore topics like the Internet of Things, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology with new titles added weekly.
- Technology and engineering programming
- Internet of Things videos
- Biomedical engineering content
- Wearables technology
- Nanotechnology topics
- Weekly new title additions
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Tune in to where technology comes alive. IEEE.tv is an award-winning, online video network made possible by the members of IEEE. We produce and deliver special-interest programming about technology and engineering for the benefit of members and the general public. Our growing library of programs includes videos on subjects like the Internet of Things, biomedical engineering, wearables, nanotechnology and many others. New titles added weekly.
IMS2026
This app serves as a pocket guide for a major technology conference, offering access to event schedules, technical papers, and exhibition navigation. It provides recommendations for activities and points of interest within the host city.
- Conference schedule access
- Technical paper library
- Exhibition navigation
- City activity recommendations
- Event organization details
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Updated for IMS 2026, our app enables you to carry the conference in your pocket. Check the schedule of events, access hundreds of technical papers, navigate the exhibition, and get advice on what to see and do in Boston. Organized by the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S), the IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS) conference is the premier annual global meeting of technologists involved in microwave theory and practice. It consists of technical paper presentations, workshops, competitions, an exhibition with 600+ vendors, and a wide range of social gatherings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IMS2026 at 3.2 against IEEE.tv's 2.5. IMS2026 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). IEEE.tv's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
IMS2026 holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively.
IEEE.tv ships an update every 17 months, IMS2026 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IEEE.tv | IMS2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (8 ratings) | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers Inc | Timothy Lee |
Customer experience
IEEE.tv
IMS2026
In-app purchases
IEEE.tv
No in-app purchases
IMS2026
No in-app purchases
