Comparison

CES 2026 vs 4As Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

4As Events

Features
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Welcome to the 4As Events app – Stay up-to-date with conference schedules, speaker sessions, networking opportunities, and exclusive content. Use this app to seamlessly navigate 4As events, connect with fellow attendee,s and make the most of your conference experience.

Screenshots

CES 20264 screens
4As Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CES 2026 at every 2 months against 4As Events's every 8 months. 4As Events's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CES 2026 ships an update every 2 months, 4As Events every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CES 2026 versus 4As Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCES 20264As Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperConsumer Technology AssociationAmerican Association Of Advertising Agencies, 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

4As Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CES 2026

No in-app purchases

None

4As Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CES 2026 free?
CES 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 4As Events free?
4As Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CES 2026 or 4As Events have ads?
Neither CES 2026 nor 4As Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CES 2026 or 4As Events?
CES 2026 ships an update every 2 months, and 4As Events every 8 months. Most recently, CES 2026 was updated on October 30, 2026 and 4As Events on October 30, 2026.

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