PLASTICS Events vs Global Pouch Forum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PLASTICS Events
Access comprehensive details for upcoming industry events, including agendas, sponsors, and presentations. Engage with fellow attendees and stream webinars directly within the application.
- Event agenda access
- Sponsor information
- Presentation details
- Attendee networking
- Webinar streaming
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Find information on all of PLASTICS upcoming events in our mobile events app. Access the most up-to-date information on agendas, sponsors, presentations, and more. Connect with other attendees and watch webinars directly on the app.
Global Pouch Forum
Connect with industry leaders and innovators in the flexible packaging sector. Access event agendas, discover new trends and technologies, and network with fellow attendees. Stay informed about the latest opportunities in packaging for various consumer goods sectors.
- Full event agenda access
- Connect with attendees
- Explore exhibitors
- Stay updated on trends
- Networking opportunities
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Global Pouch Forum launched in 1997, brings together leaders and innovators shaping the future of pouch and flexible packaging. Use the app to access the full agenda, connect with fellow attendees, explore exhibitors, and stay up to date throughout the event. Now in its 27th year, the Forum continues to be the premier destination for discovering trends, technologies, and opportunities in packaging for food, beverage, beauty, healthcare, and other CPG sectors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Global Pouch Forum at 5.0 against PLASTICS Events's 3.7. PLASTICS Events's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Global Pouch Forum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
PLASTICS Events ships an update every 3 weeks, Global Pouch Forum every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PLASTICS Events | Global Pouch Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plastics Industry Association, Inc | BNP Media |
Customer experience
PLASTICS Events
Global Pouch Forum
In-app purchases
PLASTICS Events
No in-app purchases
Global Pouch Forum
No in-app purchases
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