Esri Events vs GridCritical
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Esri Events
Access comprehensive information for all Esri conferences, including agendas, session details, and event schedules. Manage your personal schedule, connect with fellow attendees, and navigate event venues with ease.
- Conference agendas
- Session descriptions
- Activity dates and times
- Schedule management
- Peer connection
- Venue navigation
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Information on all Esri conferences is available to you at the touch of your finger. Access important information including agendas, session descriptions, and activity dates and times. The app helps you manage your schedule, connect with peers, and navigate venues while attending Esri events.
GridCritical
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The Voltagy GridCritical Platform is an enterprise-grade emergency response and resource management system designed specifically for utility companies. Built to handle the complex demands of storm response operations, the platform provides comprehensive tools for managing field resources, tracking work orders, and coordinating restoration efforts across large geographic areas.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GridCritical at 15.0 against Esri Events's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Esri Events ships an update every 3 months, GridCritical every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Esri Events | GridCritical |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | Voltagy |
Bugs and requests
Esri Events
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not displaying any events or content
- Frequent logout issues requiring re-login
- Crashes after short usage periods
Requested features
6 requests- Calendar view for schedule planning
- Ability to add multiple sessions per time block
- Keyword search for sessions and content
- Automatic conflict detection and session recommendations
- Integration with device calendar for scheduling
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- Option to take and attach photos in session notes
GridCritical
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Esri Events
No in-app purchases
GridCritical
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Esri Events free?
Is GridCritical free?
Do Esri Events or GridCritical have ads?
Which is updated more often, Esri Events or GridCritical?
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