Comparison

The NORM vs COA Conference

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

Head to head
About

The NORM

This app facilitates engagement for events and memberships, offering features like direct messaging, digital business cards, and event registration. It helps users network, stay informed about announcements, and manage their membership benefits.

Highlights
  • Direct messaging
  • Digital business cards
  • Personal CRM
  • Event registration & check-in
  • Membership directories
  • Virtual membership cards
Features
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NORM app gives you a new way to engage, network and receive important information about your events, memberships and more even when meeting in person is not possible. Get the most out of your events and maximize your membership benefits with an all-in-one engagement app. Key Community Enagement Features: - Direct messaging - Group chats & event rooms - Digital busineess cards - Personal CRM for all connections you make - Contact profile Key Event Features: - Fast event registration and payment processing - Easy check-in with QR codes - Quick access to all event information including agendas, venues, speaker bios, session presentations, and ticketing - Preview and register for upcoming events that match your interests - Social media integration for easy sharing Key Membership Features: - Direct access to organization newsletters, announcements, and upcoming events - Mobile membership directories so you can expand your network - Member profile and membership renewal management - Virtual membership cards to leverage all your membership benefits

About

COA Conference

Features
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Welcome to the official COA Conference App! The annual Community Oncology Alliance Conference is the premier gathering for independent oncology care providers and stakeholders. This app will be your indispensable companion for this year's COA Conference scheduled to take place April 27-29, 2026.Download the app now and start planning your event journey! Key Features: 1. Agenda: Browse through the full conference agenda, tailored to your interests and priorities by the individualized tracks. Quickly find the sessions you are interested in attending. 2. Speaker Profiles: Learn more about our expert speakers, their backgrounds, and the sessions they will be presenting at the conference. 3. Exhibitors: Explore the exhibitors' booths, view their resources, explore their latest offerings, and connect with their representatives. You can also drop your information on booths that interest you and access them easily from the app. It is a great way to learn more about the resources offered by exhibitors. 4. Attendee Search: Find and connect with other attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and industry professionals through our "Attendee Search" feature. You can opt-in to share your contact details with fellow conference attendees, allowing them to search by name or job title directly from within the app. 5. Social Feed: Share your conference experience in real-time with other oncology care providers, stakeholders, and exhibitors. You can post real-time updates, photos, and comments and interact with other participants. Our app makes networking more accessible and more engaging than ever before. 6. Notifications: You'll receive alerts, conference updates, important announcements, session changes, and more, ensuring you don't miss anything important.The app gives you everything you need to maximize your event experience. Download it now and prepare to gain expert insights and make valuable connections!

Screenshots

The NORM4 screens
COA Conference3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: COA Conference at every 5 days against The NORM's every 3 weeks. The NORM's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

The NORM ships an update every 3 weeks, COA Conference every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The NORM versus COA Conference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe NORMCOA Conference
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEventBankCommunity Oncology Alliance Inc

In-app purchases

None

The NORM

No in-app purchases

None

COA Conference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The NORM free?
The NORM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COA Conference free?
COA Conference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The NORM or COA Conference have ads?
Neither The NORM nor COA Conference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The NORM or COA Conference?
The NORM ships an update every 3 weeks, and COA Conference every 5 days. Most recently, The NORM was updated on October 24, 2026 and COA Conference on October 27, 2026.

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