Comparison

Eventsential vs Higher Logic

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

Higher Logic

Connect with an active community to share ideas and knowledge year-round. Access comprehensive information for an annual user conference, including schedules, maps, and notifications.

Highlights
  • 365-day community connection
  • Idea and knowledge sharing
  • Conference information access
  • Detailed schedules
  • Interactive maps
  • Event notifications
Features
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The Higher Logic app connects users 365 days a year with an active community to share ideas, knowledge, and inspiration in HUG (the Higher Logic Users Group). Users will also find everything they need to know about Super Forum (Higher Logic’s annual user’s conference), including detailed schedules, maps, notifications and more!

Screenshots

Eventsential3 screens
Higher Logic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Eventsential and Higher Logic both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Higher Logic's written reviews are positive against 80% of Eventsential's. Eventsential's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Eventsential against 3.7 for Higher Logic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eventsential has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Eventsential's written reviews are positive against 100% of Higher Logic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eventsential ships an update every 5 weeks, Higher Logic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eventsential versus Higher Logic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventsentialHigher Logic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (24 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResults DirectHigher Logic, LLC

Customer experience

Eventsential

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

Higher Logic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eventsential

No in-app purchases

None

Higher Logic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eventsential free?
Eventsential is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Higher Logic free?
Higher Logic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eventsential or Higher Logic?
Higher Logic is rated higher. Eventsential averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Higher Logic averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Eventsential or Higher Logic have ads?
Neither Eventsential nor Higher Logic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eventsential or Higher Logic?
Eventsential ships an update every 5 weeks, and Higher Logic every 2 months. Most recently, Eventsential was updated on October 8, 2026 and Higher Logic on September 23, 2026.

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