CBUS Rewards vs Connect & Create
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBUS Rewards
Discover the best of Columbus with this app. Find local attractions, dining, and transportation while earning rewards and exclusive offers. Explore the city and get rewarded for your adventures.
- Discover restaurants and attractions
- Find transportation options
- Earn CBUS Rewards
- Access exclusive offers
- Explore the city
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The best of the city is now at your fingertips with this easy-to-use app. Find restaurants, museums, attractions, transportation and more – all while earning CBUS Rewards and exclusive offers from your favorite places.
Connect & Create
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Welcome to a seamless event experience. Our exclusive guest app puts everything you need in the palm of your hand, ensuring your focus remains on the experience, not the logistics. Your Personal Agenda: Instantly view your tailor-made schedule for the event. Effortless Travel: Access all your flight and hotel details in one convenient place. Discover the City: Enhance your trip with curated recommendations for local sights and dining. On-Demand Support: Have a question? Our event team is just a message away via our live chat. Live Updates: Stay informed with instant notifications about schedules, locations, and important announcements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Connect & Create at every 5 days against CBUS Rewards'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CBUS Rewards ships an update every 2 months, Connect & Create every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBUS Rewards | Connect & Create |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc | Blink Tech, Incorporation |
In-app purchases
CBUS Rewards
No in-app purchases
Connect & Create
No in-app purchases
Questions
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