CES 2026 vs Step SF
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.
Step SF
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Step Events is the official app for Step Conference, bringing together founders, investors, startups, operators, and technology leaders from around the world. The app gives attendees everything they need before and during the event in one place. With Step Events, you can: • Explore the full event agenda • Discover speakers, investors, startups, exhibitors, and partners • Save sessions and build your personal schedule • Connect and network with other attendees • Access important event information and updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Step SF at every 3 days against CES 2026's every 2 months. Step SF also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CES 2026 ships an update every 2 months, Step SF every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CES 2026 | Step SF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Consumer Technology Association | Step Events USA corp |
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
Step SF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CES 2026
No in-app purchases
Step SF
No in-app purchases
