Comparison

Eventsential vs Virdee

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

Head to head
About

Eventsential

Enhance your event experience with this comprehensive mobile application. Access schedules, connect with attendees, and manage event details before, during, and after the event. Features include interactive maps, note-taking, and personalized agendas.

Highlights
  • Personalized dashboard with schedule and reminders
  • Interactive maps and floor plans
  • Attendee directory and messaging
  • Session and exhibitor note-taking
  • Event timeline for idea sharing
  • Push notifications for updates
Features
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Eventsential is the official mobile app for your events. Before, during, and after the event, you’ll have exclusive access to everything you need to amplify your event experience. Eventsential supports syncing across multiple devices, so you can view your selections across your smartphone and tablet. The best way to experience Eventsential is to jump in and explore: • Dashboard — See your schedule/agenda, reminders and event updates • Timeline — View and swap ideas, photos and lessons learned • Schedule/Agenda — Search sessions and speakers, create your own itinerary, download handouts, take notes, and make appointments • Directory — Create your profile and search for and message other attendees/delegates • Exhibitors/Sponsors — Search, filter, mark companies to visit, contact and take notes • Maps — View floorplans, exhibit hall maps and city maps • Notebook — Take session and exhibitor/sponsor notes and export to share or reference later • Notifications — Receive important event announcements and updates • Twitter — Engage with others by viewing and posting to the event stream • Custom Menu Items — Access destination information, complete surveys, and more Custom Menu Items — Access destination information, complete surveys, and more For app administrators, Eventsential provides: • Branding — Manage your app logos/icons, colors, features, and menu text to meet your specific needs • Backoffice Portal — Manage all app branding and content through a responsive web portal complete with “how to” tutorials and marketing resources • Revenue Generation — Leverage paid ad banners, push notifications, and beacon opportunities to pay for your app and generate revenue

About

Virdee

Access your hotel and manage services through a unified platform. This app streamlines onboarding and provides a marketplace for property-related needs.

Highlights
  • Hotel access
  • Seamless onboarding
  • Service management
  • Property marketplace
  • Unified access
Features
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Use the Virdee app to access your hotel. We partner with hotels to provide a seamless experience when it comes to onboarding and any other service. Our application unifies access to properties and provides a market place.

Screenshots

Eventsential3 screens
Virdee3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eventsential at 80% against Virdee's 20%. Virdee's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virdee holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virdee has 137 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Eventsential's written reviews are positive against 20% of Virdee's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eventsential ships an update every 5 weeks, Virdee monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Eventsential versus Virdee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventsentialVirdee
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (24 ratings)4.6 (137 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResults DirectVirdee

Customer experience

Eventsential

All ratings24 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Virdee

All ratings121 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eventsential

No in-app purchases

None

Virdee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eventsential free?
Eventsential is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virdee free?
Virdee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eventsential or Virdee?
Virdee is rated higher. Eventsential averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Virdee averages 4.6 from 137 ratings.
Do Eventsential or Virdee have ads?
Neither Eventsential nor Virdee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eventsential or Virdee?
Eventsential ships an update every 5 weeks, and Virdee monthly. Most recently, Eventsential was updated on October 8, 2026 and Virdee on October 13, 2026.

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