Heimtextil Navigator vs International Surface Event
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heimtextil Navigator
This official exhibition guide provides comprehensive information for visitors, including exhibitor searches, event schedules, and fairground maps. Access details even offline and manage your favorites and contacts.
- Exhibitor search with company and product details
- Interactive fairground floor plan
- Event schedules and personal watchlist
- Digital ticket with QR code sharing
- News and social media integration
- Contact and connect with attendees
- QR code scanner for visitor badges
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The Navigator-App is the official guide for visitors of Messe Frankfurt’s Heimtextil exhibition. It contains all the official information of the organizer, even without an internet connection you will find information in the exhibitor search, events and fairground. The app offers the following features (Please note that some features might be deactivated temporarily): Exhibitors: search for companies and products, filter and sort functions available, also find contact persons ad exhibitor events. Add Photos and Notes to an exhibitor and share them. Fairground: floor plan with booth details. Find your favourites within the hall plan with the quick finder. Events: everything that’s happening during the show like special exhibits, conventions etc. Add them to your personal calendar or add them to your personal watchlist/favourites. Add Photos and Notes to an event and share them. Tickets: download the ticket into the app. Use the ticket to share your contact details by letting other participants scan your ticket QR code and for the entry of course. News: with press releases and social-media-channels Favourites: your favourite companies and events at a glance, synchronize your favourite exhibitors from our online customer centre (requires Messe-Login) Connect!: Get in contact with further fair attendees. Filter for relevant new business partners and contact them directly. Scanner: scan functionality for QR-codes, scan QR-Codes on the visitor badges and import this data in your contacts The app menu allows you to customise your settings regarding the app tracking, find opening times and further information on travelling to Messe Frankfurt, as well as privacy policy and terms of use. The Navigator App is available for Apple-Products (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) at the App Store as a free App. Please send your feedback to apps@messefrankfurt.com
International Surface Event
This app connects professionals in the flooring, stone, and tile industries. Discover new products, gain industry insights, and network with experts. It's designed to help businesses grow and stay ahead of trends.
- Discover industry innovation
- Connect with professionals
- Access industry insights
- Explore curated product showcases
- Receive real-time updates
- Network with industry visionaries
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Discover the ultimate industry experience with the tise app, your go-to resource for innovation and opportunity in the flooring, stone, and tile sectors. The tise app is designed to connect you with groundbreaking products, influential professionals, and the latest industry insights—all at your fingertips. Explore a carefully curated showcase of cutting-edge solutions, stay informed with real-time updates, and build meaningful connections with industry visionaries. Whether you're seeking inspiration, insights, or opportunities to grow your business, the tise app empowers you to stay ahead of industry trends and transform challenges into achievements. Download the tise app today and take your experience to the next level!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heimtextil Navigator at 50% against International Surface Event's 0%. Heimtextil Navigator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). International Surface Event's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Heimtextil Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Heimtextil Navigator's written reviews are positive against 0% of International Surface Event's.
Heimtextil Navigator ships an update every 4 months, International Surface Event monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heimtextil Navigator | International Surface Event |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Messe Frankfurt GmbH | Map Your Show |
Customer experience
Heimtextil Navigator
International Surface Event
In-app purchases
Heimtextil Navigator
No in-app purchases
International Surface Event
No in-app purchases
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