Comparison

G vs ShapeX by Informa

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

Head to head

About

G

Features

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AI-powered real-time site monitoring & instant alerts

About

ShapeX by Informa

Features

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Discover the emerging technologies presented via the Informa Markets tech show series in Asia and beyond. Event Platform Capabilities: Exhibitor Directory: Browse a comprehensive list of exhibitors and their offerings. Product Showcase: Discover and explore a wide range of products from various sectors including battery recycling, energy storage technology, manufacturing equipment, e-mobility charging pile,building services,architecture and new energy transformation. Meeting Requests: Visitors are enabled to schedule and request meetings with exhibitors directly through the app. Conference: Browse free and paid conference sessions through the app and bookmark for easy scheduling. Show Floorplan: Easily view the show floorplan and booth layout in the app. Effortless Lead Capture: Easily capture visitor information by scanning their badges. (Exhibitor only) Accurate & Real-Time Data: Access precise and up-to-date lead details, eliminating manual entry errors. (Exhibitor only) Join the future of tech show experiences with ShapeX!

Screenshots

G4 screens

ShapeX by Informa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShapeX by Informa at every 11 days against G's every 13 months. G's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G ships an update every 13 months, ShapeX by Informa every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

G versus ShapeX by Informa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	G	ShapeX by Informa
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.5
Further details — not scored
Size	184 MB	64 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Gammon Construction Limited	Informa PLC

In-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

None

ShapeX by Informa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G free?

G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ShapeX by Informa free?

ShapeX by Informa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do G or ShapeX by Informa have ads?

Neither G nor ShapeX by Informa shows ads.

Which is updated more often, G or ShapeX by Informa?

G ships an update every 13 months, and ShapeX by Informa every 11 days. Most recently, G was updated on October 30, 2026 and ShapeX by Informa on October 8, 2026.