Comparison

Eventsential vs IPT Events

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 seamlessly. The app offers tools for both attendees and administrators to customize and maximize event engagement.

Highlights
  • Event schedule and agenda management
  • Attendee networking and messaging
  • Exhibitor and sponsor directory
  • Interactive maps and floorplans
  • Note-taking and export functionality
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Customizable branding for administrators
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

IPT Events

Access details for professional tax training events, including agendas and session presentations. Network with other attendees and track your continuing professional education credits.

Highlights
  • Event agenda access
  • Download session presentations
  • Attendee networking directory
  • Track CPE credits
  • Professional tax education details
Features
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Using the IPT Events app, you can access details for Institute for Professionals in Taxation(R) events throughout the year. The Institute, founded in 1976, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational association serving more than 6,000 members representing approximately 1,200 corporations, firms, or taxpayers throughout the United States and Canada. It is the only professional organization that educates, certifies and establishes strict codes of conduct for state and local income, property, sales & use, and value added tax professionals and credits& incentives practitioners who represent taxpayers (government officials or organizations do not qualify for membership). The Institute provides outstanding educational opportunities for its members tailored to their professional needs. Professional designation programs in state income, property and sales tax leading to the CMI designation (Certified Member of the Institute) and in credits and incentives leading to the CCIP (Certified Credits and Incentives Professional) are also available to members who satisfy the educational, experience and examination requirements. The Institute is dedicated to uniform and equitable administration of income, ad valorem and sales & use taxes, to minimizing the cost of tax administration and compliance, and to a high degree of professionalism. Members are expected to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Through the app, for each event, see the agenda, download session presentations, network with other users through the directory, and track your CPEs.

Screenshots

Eventsential3 screens
IPT Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPT Events at 5.0 against Eventsential's 3.5. IPT Events also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Eventsential's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, ads, 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

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

IPT Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eventsential has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eventsential ships an update every 5 weeks, IPT Events every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Eventsential versus IPT Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventsentialIPT Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResults DirectResults at Hand Software LLC

Customer experience

Eventsential

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

IPT Events

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eventsential

No in-app purchases

None

IPT Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eventsential free?
Eventsential is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPT Events free?
IPT Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eventsential or IPT Events?
IPT Events is rated higher. Eventsential averages 3.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while IPT Events averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Eventsential or IPT Events have ads?
Neither Eventsential nor IPT Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eventsential or IPT Events?
Eventsential ships an update every 5 weeks, and IPT Events every 7 months. Most recently, Eventsential was updated on November 6, 2026 and IPT Events on November 5, 2026.

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