Hotec Events vs HCD Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hotec Events
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Hotec is the premier meeting space for the global hospitality operations and design communities; bringing together senior decision-makers from leading hotel chains, purchasing companies and interior and architectural design firms to meet face-to-face with top domestic and international suppliers for three days of pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings, exclusive networking opportunities and inspiring educational content. A relaxing, luxurious, intimate setting provides the perfect backdrop to meet, engage and do business with unprecedented ease, effectiveness and speed.
HCD Connect
Enhance your event experience with personalized scheduling, exhibitor information, and session notes. Stay informed with alerts and engage in social media discussions related to the conference.
- Personalized schedule builder
- Exhibitor search and bookmarking
- Note-taking and handout downloads
- Event alerts and notifications
- Social media integration
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This is the official app for Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, co-located with the International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE). Use this app to make the most of your event experience. Build a personalized schedule: sessions to attends, events, and appointments Search and bookmark exhibitors to visit Take notes and download event handouts and presentations, if provided Stay in-the-know - opt-in to receive alerts and join in on #HCDcon social media And much, much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HCD Connect at monthly against Hotec Events's every 6 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.
Hotec Events ships an update every 6 months, HCD Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hotec Events | HCD Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Questex LLC | Emerald Expositions, Inc |
In-app purchases
Hotec Events
No in-app purchases
HCD Connect
No in-app purchases
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