Heimtextil Navigator vs idd cologne
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
idd cologne
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The Mobile Guide to idd cologne, taking place October 27–31, 2026, is the interactive event guide from Koelnmesse GmbH. idd cologne is the industry event for exclusive interior design, where leading premium brands connect to design professionals and design-savvy private visitors. With its innovative urban approach, idd cologne brings creativity and premium interior design directly to the city. This functional and user-friendly app makes it easier for you to prepare your visit. PARTICIPANTS | PRODUCTS | INFORMATIONS The app offers a detailed directory of participants, events and products as well as all exhibitor locations. Find information about the arrival and departure, as well as accommodation in Cologne. PLAN YOU VISIT Find exhibitors by name, country and product groups and plan your visit. Get information about the event program. NOTIFICATIONS Get notification for short-term program changes and other short-term organizational changes directly to your device. NETWORKING Networking allows participants to exchange contact information in the app before, during and after the event. DATA PROTECTION The Mobile Guide requires appropriate permissions for "Add to address book" and "Add to Calendar" and will ask for that first time you use these functions. Contact data and appointments are stored at any time only local on your device. HELP & SUPPORT Send email for support to idd-cologne@visitor.koelnmesse.de. IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION After installation the app will once download compressed data for exhibitors, extract and import them. Please make sure you have an adequate Internet connection and have some patience during this first import. This procedure can take up to one minute for the first time and should not be interrupted.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: idd cologne at none against Heimtextil Navigator's shown. idd cologne also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 ships an update every 4 months, idd cologne every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heimtextil Navigator | idd cologne |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Messe Frankfurt GmbH | Koelnmesse GmbH |
In-app purchases
Heimtextil Navigator
No in-app purchases
idd cologne
No in-app purchases
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