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 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

Higher Logic

Connect with an active community to share ideas and knowledge year-round. Access comprehensive information for a major annual 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

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Higher Logic at 100% against Eventsential's 80%. Higher Logic also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.5). Eventsential's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

Higher Logic holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eventsential has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 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 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Eventsential versus Higher Logic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventsentialHigher Logic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (25 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResults DirectHigher Logic, LLC

Customer experience

Eventsential

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.0%
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 3.5 out of 5 from 25 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 3 months. Most recently, Eventsential was updated on November 1, 2026 and Higher Logic on November 1, 2026.

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