CES 2026 vs Upgrade 2025
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CES 2026
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.
- Exhibitor, session, and speaker information
- Interactive maps and transportation planning
- Personalized agenda and session recommendations
- Attendee networking
- Event notifications
- On-site service resources
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The official app for CES 2026 has everything you need to make the most out of your CES experience: Find essential information about exhibitors, sessions and speakers. Explore maps and transportation information to plan how to get around the show. Personalize your experience with a customized agenda, and receive recommended sessions based on the topics and interests you like. Network with other attendees, and get notifications on important upcoming activities. Catch up on useful resources including security, registration, on-site services, and more.
Upgrade 2025
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Download this app to explore everything you need to fully enjoy Upgrade 2025. Plan your day with session schedules and learn who the speakers and panelists are. Find that one specific exhibit you’ve been waiting to see with our Expo list and map guide. Connect with fellow attendees and engage in social discussion and share your thoughts about the event. All you need is at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Upgrade 2025 at 13.0 against CES 2026's 17.0. 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.
| Parameter | CES 2026 | Upgrade 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Consumer Technology Association | NTT RESEARCH, INC. |
Bugs and requests
CES 2026
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when browsing company info
- Incompatible with latest iOS version
- Exhibitor list and locations inaccurate
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Clarify meaning of '$' next to event fees
Upgrade 2025
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CES 2026
No in-app purchases
Upgrade 2025
No in-app purchases
