# CES 2026 vs Second Shipping

The clearest difference is rating: Second Shipping at 5.0 against CES 2026's 4.6. Second Shipping also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). CES 2026's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Second Shipping holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CES 2026 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CES 2026 ships an update every 2 months, Second Shipping every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CES 2026 | Second Shipping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ces-2026/id6443741077/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-shipping/id6446778927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 142 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Consumer Technology Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/586368645) | [SECOND TECHNOLOGIES INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679002419) |

## What reviewers say

### CES 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ces-2026/id6443741077)

Navigate the official event app for CES 2026. Discover exhibitors, sessions, and speakers, and plan your visit with maps and transportation details. Personalize your schedule, connect with attendees, and stay informed with important notifications and resources.

**Highlights:** Exhibitor, session, and speaker information, Interactive maps and transportation planning, Personalized agenda and session recommendations, Attendee networking, Event notifications, On-site service resources

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 💡 Incredible event experience
- 👍 Helpful for learning about exhibitors and show layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't load past splash screen
- 🐛 Freezes when trying to favorite vendors
- 🐛 Interactive map repeatedly crashes
- 🐛 Login issues, unable to login

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when browsing company info
- Incompatible with latest iOS version
- Exhibitor list and locations inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add notes to favorited companies
- Provide links to CES Daily and PDF venue maps
- Implement real-time location tracking and navigation
- Integrate purchased sessions/tours into agenda
- Allow direct messaging to speakers


### Second Shipping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-shipping/id6446778927)

This service simplifies shipping by handling packaging, labeling, and drop-offs. Users can schedule shipments, track packages in real-time, and utilize secure locker locations for convenience. It eliminates the need for traditional shipping hassles.

**Highlights:** No labels or boxes required, Secure locker drop-off locations, Real-time package tracking, Packaging and shipping handled by service, Free return pick-ups for 60 days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CES 2026 free?

CES 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Second Shipping free?

Second Shipping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CES 2026 or Second Shipping?

Second Shipping is rated higher. CES 2026 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Second Shipping averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CES 2026 or Second Shipping have ads?

Neither CES 2026 nor Second Shipping shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CES 2026 or Second Shipping?

CES 2026 ships an update every 2 months, and Second Shipping every 3 weeks. Most recently, CES 2026 was updated on September 12, 2026 and Second Shipping on September 14, 2026.

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