IFFA Navigator vs IPPE 2027
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IFFA Navigator
This official guide helps visitors navigate a major trade exhibition. Find exhibitors, products, and contact persons, manage your digital ticket, and network with attendees. Explore the fairground map, event schedules, and news updates.
- Exhibitor and product search
- Digital visitor ticket
- Networking with attendees
- Interactive fairground map
- Event schedule and calendar
- News and press releases
- QR code scanner
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The Navigator-App is the official guide for visitors of Messe Frankfurt’s IFFA exhibition. It contains all the official information of the organizer. 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. My visitor ticket: As a visitor, you can load your online ticket into the app and use it for admission and as a digital business card. A printed ticket is still required to use public transport. Connect!: Get in contact with further fair attendees. Filter for relevant new business partners and contact them directly. Fairground: floor plan with booth details. Find your favorites 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. Add Photos and Notes to an event and share them. News: with press releases and social-media-channels Favorites: your favorite companies and events at a glance, synchronize your favorite exhibitors from our online customer center (requires Messe-Login) 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. Please note that some features might be deactivated temporarily. 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
IPPE 2027
This app helps attendees navigate a large industry tradeshow. Connect with professionals, discover exhibitors and products, and plan your schedule for educational sessions and events.
- Connect with industry professionals
- Explore exhibitors and products
- Discover latest technologies
- Plan educational sessions
- Interactive floor plan maps
- Personalized planner
- Networking event search
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Welcome to the IPPE app, your all-in-one resource for making the most of your Expo experience. Connect with industry professionals, explore exhibitors and innovative products, discover the latest technologies and solutions, and stay informed about educational sessions and special events. This app is designed to help you navigate the show and make valuable connections. The IPPE app allows you to plan your own path to success: • Register for IPPE and educational programs • Search key categories and exhibitors • View and search interactive floor plan maps • Plan educational sessions • View TECHTalks topics and schedule • Search important logistical information, including transportation, show hours and more • Search for networking events • Create your personal planner to make the most of your experience • Share your experience with your social media networks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IFFA Navigator at 5.0 against IPPE 2027's 3.9. IPPE 2027's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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.
IFFA Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.
IFFA Navigator ships an update every 7 months, IPPE 2027 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IFFA Navigator | IPPE 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Messe Frankfurt GmbH | U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. |
Customer experience
IFFA Navigator
IPPE 2027
In-app purchases
IFFA Navigator
No in-app purchases
IPPE 2027
No in-app purchases
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