Comparison

Akron 311 vs Informa Connect Tech Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Akron 311

Connect with non-emergency City services to request repairs, trash pickups, and more. This app routes your requests to the correct City Department for prompt action. It also provides quick links to city events and information.

Highlights
  • Request non-emergency city services
  • Track service requests
  • Find city event information
  • Direct connection to City Departments
  • Quick links to City Council and Lock 3
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MyAkron311 is your connection to non-emergency City services. Request services like having potholes repaired, bulk trash pickups and many more. MyAkron311 helps your request reach the right City Department as quickly as possible. When you engage your city through MyAkron311 you will find quick links to see what’s going on at Lock 3, City Council and more! Akron 311 is here to help and MyAkron311 is your digital connection to your Akron City Services.

About

Informa Connect Tech Events

This app enhances your experience at technology community events. Access event details, build a personalized schedule, and network with other attendees. It's a smart, paperless tool for navigating global tech conferences.

Highlights
  • Personalized agenda builder
  • Interactive floorplans
  • Attendee networking
  • Exclusive offer notifications
  • Paperless event navigation
Features
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Informa Connect Tech Events informs, educates and connects the technology community through world-class events and training. This app is your gateway to our biggest global events across AI & IoT, Automotive, Channel, Government & Manufacturing, and Service Provider. Use the app to build your personalized agenda, interact with floorplans, check out other attendees, get notified about exclusive offers, and more. It’s the smart, paperless way to navigate your event.

Screenshots

Akron 3114 screens
Informa Connect Tech Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Akron 311 at 5.0 against Informa Connect Tech Events's 4.5. Akron 311 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). Informa Connect Tech Events's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Akron 311 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Informa Connect Tech Events has 245 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Akron 311 ships an update every 7 months, Informa Connect Tech Events every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Akron 311 versus Informa Connect Tech Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAkron 311Informa Connect Tech Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (245 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3245 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB150 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCity of Akron, OhioInforma Market Events

Customer experience

Akron 311

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Informa Connect Tech Events

All ratings245 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Akron 311

No in-app purchases

None

Informa Connect Tech Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Akron 311 free?
Akron 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Informa Connect Tech Events free?
Informa Connect Tech Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Akron 311 or Informa Connect Tech Events?
Akron 311 is rated higher. Akron 311 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Informa Connect Tech Events averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.
Do Akron 311 or Informa Connect Tech Events have ads?
Akron 311 shows ads; Informa Connect Tech Events does not.
Which is updated more often, Akron 311 or Informa Connect Tech Events?
Akron 311 ships an update every 7 months, and Informa Connect Tech Events every 4 days. Most recently, Akron 311 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Informa Connect Tech Events on November 9, 2026.

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