Empo vs Chicago Activities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empo
Discover local events and places tailored to your interests. Find hidden gems, happy hours, live shows, and festivals. Experience your city with a personalized feed and curated recommendations.
- Personalized 'For You' feed
- Curated event playlists
- Explore city with endless scroll
- Save favorite places
- Filter by neighborhood or vibe
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Discover your city like never before Empo learns what you love and shows you exactly what is happening. The places, specials, and moments that match your vibe. From hidden happy hours to rooftop parties, live shows, food festivals, and everything in between, Empo lets you see your city in full color. No confusing algorithms. No endless searching. Just what is actually happening right now. Experience the best of your city and cities around the world through curated lists, trending spots, and personalized recommendations that keep you in the know and in the moment. Because life is better when you do not miss what is right around you. Everything happening, every single day, with a feed that’s unique to you. Features • Personalized “For You” feed • Curated playlists such as Date Night and Sunday Specials • Endless scroll to explore your city • Save favorite places • Filter by neighborhood or vibe
Chicago Activities
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User can view multiple venue bands and schedules in Chicago. - view all the upcoming shows at multiple venues - search for a specific band / event playing at any of the venues - see all concerts / events occurring between specific dates - select events you are interested and export them so you can keep track of upcoming events - search for particular band names across all venues to see if an artist is playing in the future - option to scan your iTunes library and see which bands are coming to Chicago
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Empo at every 10 days against Chicago Activities's every 3 weeks. Empo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). 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.
Empo ships an update every 10 days, Chicago Activities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empo | Chicago Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (133 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 133 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | EMPO App Inc | keith fish |
In-app purchases
Empo
No in-app purchases
Chicago Activities
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Empo free?
Is Chicago Activities free?
Do Empo or Chicago Activities have ads?
Which is updated more often, Empo or Chicago Activities?
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