IGLTA Convention vs ESTO 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IGLTA Convention
This app serves as a global network for LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism businesses. It offers free travel resources and information, aiming to promote equality and safety in LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. The platform connects travelers with accommodations, transport, and service providers in over 80 countries.
- LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism network
- Free travel resources
- Promotes equality and safety
- Connects travelers with businesses
- Global reach in 80+ countries
- Information for LGBTQ+ travelers
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IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism businesses. We provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. IGLTA’s members include LGBTQ+-friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, Travel Advisors, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 80 countries. The mission of IGLTA is to provide information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers and expand LGBTQ+ tourism globally by demonstrating its significant social and economic impact. We are sincere in our commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ travel and working openly and honestly in our global outreach. We celebrate our diverse global LGBTQ+ community and allies, striving to create cross-cultural understanding and a more inclusive world. We take daily inspiration from working in LGBTQ+ travel and are dedicated to sharing that enthusiasm worldwide.
ESTO 2026
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The ESTO 2026 app provides you with all the details needed to plan your ESTO experience: find where to go next, network with other attendees, and learn more about sponsors. Features include: -Access to the full program of events, including details on all mainstage and education sessions -Ability to add sessions and events to your schedule -Ability to connect and message with your colleagues and new attendees - Receive important notifications and alerts -Use the maps feature to locate your sessions and events -Find Wi-Fi information along with other pertinent information for making the most of your time at ESTO
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ESTO 2026 at every 6 weeks against IGLTA Convention's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
IGLTA Convention ships an update every 3 months, ESTO 2026 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IGLTA Convention | ESTO 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association | US Travel Association |
In-app purchases
IGLTA Convention
No in-app purchases
ESTO 2026
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IGLTA Convention free?
Is ESTO 2026 free?
Do IGLTA Convention or ESTO 2026 have ads?
Which is updated more often, IGLTA Convention or ESTO 2026?
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