Markets Group vs IPA Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Markets Group
This app connects professionals in the investment management industry through in-person and virtual forums. It facilitates networking, education, and business development opportunities for managers and investors.
- 1-on-1 Networking
- Attendee Chat
- Personalized Agenda
- Virtual Forums
- In-Person Events
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Markets Group produces in-person and virtual forums that help the investment management industry engage face to face. Founded in 2009, Markets Group brings together the investment management community for peer driven thought leadership experiences that provides a platform education, business development and networking. With a track record of over 800+ events in more than 30 countries our Forums present a unique opportunity for managers and investors to achieve a premium return on their time. Features - 1 -1 Networking - Chat with other attendees - Personalised Agenda
IPA Events
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Through advocacy and industry-leading education, Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) provides national leadership for the Portfolio Diversifying Investments industry. We bring together the top asset managers, product distribution partners and industry service providers across North America who are dedicated to driving the industry forward through education, innovation and transparency. Attending an upcoming in-person IPA event? Access the event's mobile app to receive event updates in real time, view the agenda, and connect with other attendees, and more! Login instructions, including a link to download the app, are sent to attendees via the email address they used to register for the event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Markets Group at every 11 days against IPA Events's every 2 months. Markets Group also leads on iOS requirement (12 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.
Markets Group ships an update every 11 days, IPA Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markets Group | IPA Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARKETS GROUP US LLC | Institute for Portfolio Alternatives |
In-app purchases
Markets Group
No in-app purchases
IPA Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Which is updated more often, Markets Group or IPA Events?
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