Northspring vs Rakuten Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Northspring
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As occupiers of a Northspring building you have access to the whole Northspring Community. You will be signed up to your local region but have access to facilities across the portfolio nationally. Please refer to you your tenant handbook for further information.
Rakuten Events
Enhance your networking experience at Rakuten events. Plan your schedule, connect with attendees, and arrange meetings. Maximize your interactions with other marketers during the event.
- Schedule meetings
- 1:1 conversations
- Event agenda access
- Bookmark sessions
- Venue map
- Real-time notifications
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Download the official Rakuten event app for an enhanced networking experience. Plan your agenda, connect with other attendees, and schedule meetings. During the event, the app will help to maximize your interactions with the other marketers you meet at Rakuten events. Access the event app to: · Schedule meetings · Engage in 1:1 conversations · Access event agenda and bookmark sessions · View venue map · Receive event notifications in real-time You must be registered for each event to access the app. Questions? Email events@rakuten.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rakuten Events at every 4 days against Northspring's every 12 months. Northspring's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). 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.
Northspring ships an update every 12 months, Rakuten Events every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Northspring | Rakuten Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JPM Real Estate Management Limited | Rakuten Marketing LLC |
In-app purchases
Northspring
No in-app purchases
Rakuten Events
No in-app purchases
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