Comparison

FIA Engage vs Consensus by CoinDesk

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

Head to head
About

FIA Engage

This app connects the global listed and cleared derivatives industry. Access industry news, resources, membership information, and details on upcoming events and webinars. It also serves as a comprehensive guide for major conferences, offering attendee and speaker information, schedules, and exhibitor details.

Highlights
  • Latest industry news and resources
  • Membership information
  • Upcoming events and webinars
  • Conference attendee and speaker profiles
  • Up-to-date event schedules
  • Sponsor and exhibitor profiles
Features
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The FIA Engage app brings together the listed and cleared derivatives industry around the world. Access the latest news and resources from FIA, learn about membership, and find out about upcoming events and webinars. If you are attending one of FIA's major conferences - Boca, L&C, IDX, Expo or Asia - the FIA Engage app will provide you with all the information you need, including the attendee list, speaker profiles, most up-to-date schedule, sponsor and exhibitor firm profiles and more.

About

Consensus by CoinDesk

This event app provides registered attendees with access to conference schedules, speaker information, and networking tools. Users can build personalized agendas, receive connection recommendations, and book 1:1 meetings. Stay updated with real-time announcements and party invitations.

Highlights
  • View agenda, speakers, and attendees
  • Bookmark sessions for personalized schedule
  • Personalized connection recommendations
  • Reserve space for 1:1 meetings
  • Real-time programming updates
  • Party invitations
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Consensus by CoinDesk is the world's longest-running and most influential event series for the digital assets, finance, blockchain, and AI industries. The official Consensus app is exclusively for registered attendees. Sign in with your credentials to access conference details, powerful networking tools, and more: - View the agenda, speakers, and all attendees - Bookmark sessions to build your schedule - Get personalized connection recommendations - Reserve space for 1:1 meetings with top matches - Receive real-time programming updates and party invites Download the app today to unlock the ultimate Consensus experience.

Screenshots

FIA Engage4 screens
Consensus by CoinDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Consensus by CoinDesk at 5.0 against FIA Engage's 3.0. Consensus by CoinDesk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Consensus by CoinDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIA Engage ships an update every 3 months, Consensus by CoinDesk every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FIA Engage versus Consensus by CoinDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIA EngageConsensus by CoinDesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB85 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFutures Industry AssociationCoindesk, Inc

Customer experience

FIA Engage

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Consensus by CoinDesk

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

In-app purchases

None

FIA Engage

No in-app purchases

None

Consensus by CoinDesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIA Engage free?
FIA Engage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Consensus by CoinDesk free?
Consensus by CoinDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FIA Engage or Consensus by CoinDesk?
Consensus by CoinDesk is rated higher. FIA Engage averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Consensus by CoinDesk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FIA Engage or Consensus by CoinDesk have ads?
FIA Engage shows ads; Consensus by CoinDesk does not.
Which is updated more often, FIA Engage or Consensus by CoinDesk?
FIA Engage ships an update every 3 months, and Consensus by CoinDesk every 6 weeks. Most recently, FIA Engage was updated on September 8, 2026 and Consensus by CoinDesk on September 17, 2026.

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