Comparison

CES 2026 vs ThinkLA

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

ThinkLA

Features
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The ThinkLA app gives you a new way to engage, network and receive important information about your events, memberships and more. Get the most out of your events and maximize your membership benefits with an all-in-one engagement app.

Screenshots

CES 20264 screens
ThinkLA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThinkLA at every 3 weeks against CES 2026's every 2 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

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, ThinkLA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CES 2026 versus ThinkLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCES 2026ThinkLA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB154 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperConsumer Technology AssociationEventBank

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

ThinkLA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CES 2026

No in-app purchases

None

ThinkLA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CES 2026 free?
CES 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThinkLA free?
ThinkLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CES 2026 or ThinkLA have ads?
Neither CES 2026 nor ThinkLA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CES 2026 or ThinkLA?
CES 2026 ships an update every 2 months, and ThinkLA every 3 weeks. Most recently, CES 2026 was updated on September 28, 2026 and ThinkLA on September 28, 2026.

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