Comparison

CAPA Events vs IATA Events

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

Head to head

About

CAPA Events

Features

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CAPA Events are hosted in key markets around the world and attract the highest calibre of thought leaders and decision makers in the aviation and travel industry. Delegates are provided with unprecedented access to the latest data, insights and trends from our global team, in addition to valuable networking opportunities with executives across all sectors of the aviation and travel industry.

About

IATA Events

Features

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IATA Events are more than just conferences, they are experiences. Join us in connecting the world of the air transport industry. Take part in one, or more, of our 15 annual events and be at the forefront of the conversations that shape the future of aviation.

Screenshots

CAPA Events4 screens

IATA Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CAPA Events at every 2 weeks against IATA Events's every 2 months. CAPA Events also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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

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

CAPA Events ships an update every 2 weeks, IATA Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

CAPA Events versus IATA Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CAPA Events	IATA Events
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	52 MB	68 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Centre for Aviation Pty Ltd	International Air Transport Association

In-app purchases

None

CAPA Events

No in-app purchases

None

IATA Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAPA Events free?

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

Is IATA Events free?

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

Do CAPA Events or IATA Events have ads?

Neither CAPA Events nor IATA Events shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CAPA Events or IATA Events?

CAPA Events ships an update every 2 weeks, and IATA Events every 2 months. Most recently, CAPA Events was updated on July 8, 2026 and IATA Events on September 14, 2026.