VDE Conferences vs COMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VDE Conferences
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COMS
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MOBILE SOLUTIONS FOR ACADEMIC & SCIENTIFIC CONGRESSES COMS is a dedicated platform tailored to the specific requirements of academic, scientific, and medical conferences. KEY FEATURES FOR ATTENDEES: • SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME: Browse and search the complete schedule with ease, filter by session tracks, and curate a personal itinerary. • ABSTRACTS & POSTERS: Instant access to the full body of research abstracts and poster details, featuring a comprehensive search function to locate specific authors or topics. • ACADEMIC NETWORKING: Facilitate meaningful connections between researchers via secure direct messaging (DMs) and group chats for collaborative exchange. • PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS: Engage in moderated session debates and community-wide academic exchange. Reach out to event organisers directly and stay informed with real-time official announcements. • INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS: Stay updated with essential programme changes and new private messages delivered via real-time push notifications. POWERFUL TOOLS FOR ORGANISERS: • SEAMLESS CMS INTEGRATION: Effortlessly sync your existing delegate lists and programme data. • EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION: An intuitive dashboard designed for rapid data uploads and real-time content management. • MULTILINGUAL INTERFACE: Fully localised in English, French, and German to support international delegations. • DATA SOVEREIGNTY: A secure, authenticated environment that prioritises the privacy of your participants. TRIAL THE EXPERIENCE Download the app and use our Demo Account to explore the interface and features. For further details and technical specifications, please visit: https://coms.app/mobile
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: COMS at every 5 days against VDE Conferences's every 2 weeks. VDE Conferences's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
VDE Conferences ships an update every 2 weeks, COMS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDE Conferences | COMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V. | Marianne Mandl |
In-app purchases
VDE Conferences
No in-app purchases
COMS
No in-app purchases









