iMISConnect vs OpenWater Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
iMISConnect
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iMIS Connect powered by Clowder is a year-round, multi-purpose app for mobile and the Web. It is fully customizable with your branding and includes built-in iMIS integration for login, profile, directory, events, and the ability to manage access to content as well as target push notifications based on groups mapped to your iMIS data. Features include: News Feed: Keep your members in the know with a rich stream of news, polls, RSS feeds, and user-generated content. Push Notifications: Break through the clutter with instant alerts to members, committees, or other work groups. Private Messaging: Provide members with a modern way to communicate via one-to-one or group chats. Member Profile: Make it easy for your members to manage their account, schedule events, renew dues, and more. Member Directory: Create a digital rolodex of members searchable by name, type, geolocation, and more. Unlimited Events: Support unlimited events with agendas, session surveys, attendee lists, sponsor info, and more. Resource Folder: Provide your members with a convenient digital hub for your most important and relevant resources. Discussion Forum: Offer a convenient option for your members to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Advertising: Develop a new revenue stream through digital display ads and sponsored content. Chapter Management: Give your chapters (or other groups) their own specific tailored app experience. Custom Navigation: Add custom links to provide convenient access to your online member resources or tools.
OpenWater Connect
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OpenWater is the ultimate platform for seamless event management and engagement. Tailored to suit the unique needs of associations, conferences, and organizations, OpenWater transforms the way you connect and collaborate. Whether it's a virtual, in-person, or hybrid event, our fully customizable app is designed to elevate your event experience. Key Features Include: ⢠Attendees Directory: Easily access and communicate with event participants. ⢠Agenda Management: Intuitive event schedules with session details and personalized schedules. ⢠Surveys and Polls: Gather instant feedback from your attendees. ⢠Speaker and Exhibitor Profiles: Showcase key participants and partners effectively. ⢠Live Notifications: Stay updated with real-time push notifications for sessions and updates. ⢠Integrated Admin Control: Manage your app effortlessly through a web-based admin panel. ⢠Advanced Analytics: Track engagement, attendance, and session popularity. ⢠Integrations: Connect with CRM, AMS, and other tools like Salesforce, iMIS, and more.
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Verdict
iMISConnect and OpenWater Connect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters ā price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iMISConnect ships an update every 3 months, OpenWater Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMISConnect | OpenWater Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Advanced Solutions International | Clowder LLC |
In-app purchases
iMISConnect
No in-app purchases
OpenWater Connect
No in-app purchases








