SOF Week vs DON DWS East
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOF Week
This app serves as a digital guide for an annual conference focused on the international special operations forces community. It provides information for attendees to learn, connect, and honor members of the community. The event is jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation.
- Conference information
- Networking opportunities
- Community recognition
- Event details
- Sponsor information
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SOF Week is an annual conference for the international SOF community to learn, connect, and honor its members. The event is jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation. It is held in Tampa, Florida and is expected to draw over 20,000 attendees.
DON DWS East
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The Maritime Operations & Information Warfare Summit app is your official mobile guide to the 2026 AFCEA Hampton Roads event. Get real‑time access to the agenda, speakers, and announcements. Build your personal schedule, receive live updates, and stay informed about innovation showcases, small business sessions, and special events throughout the Summit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DON DWS East at monthly against SOF Week's every 2 months. DON DWS East also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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.
SOF Week ships an update every 2 months, DON DWS East monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOF Week | DON DWS East |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Special Operations Forces Foundation Corporation | AFCEA International |
In-app purchases
SOF Week
No in-app purchases
DON DWS East
No in-app purchases
Questions
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