Comparison

Linux Foundation Events vs BD Match

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

Head to head

Linux Foundation Events

About

Linux Foundation Events

Features

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Linux Foundation Events is the place to find the mobile apps for The Linux Foundation events. With the app, attendees can access the schedule, speaker list, sponsor information, and more. Network with other attendees by using AI-powered recommendations and matchmaking so that you can connect with the people you want to meet. Each event will require a separate registration to access.

About

BD Match

Features

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BD Match is the hospitality industry’s premier sourcing event, connecting hospitality suppliers with pre-qualified buyers/specifiers. BD Match provides connection and business development opportunities for every participant. With meetings and social networking events, this is your chance to forge new and meaningful business relationships with top industry professionals.

Screenshots

Linux Foundation Events4 screens

BD Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Linux Foundation Events at monthly against BD Match's every 9 months. 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

Linux Foundation Events ships an update monthly, BD Match every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Linux Foundation Events versus BD Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Linux Foundation Events	BD Match
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 9 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone
Requires iOS	16.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	63 MB	58 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	The Linux Foundation	Emerald Expositions, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Linux Foundation Events

No in-app purchases

None

BD Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linux Foundation Events free?

Linux Foundation Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is BD Match free?

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

Do Linux Foundation Events or BD Match have ads?

Neither Linux Foundation Events nor BD Match shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Linux Foundation Events or BD Match?

Linux Foundation Events ships an update monthly, and BD Match every 9 months. Most recently, Linux Foundation Events was updated on October 3, 2026 and BD Match on October 9, 2026.