BD Match vs SALT Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BD Match
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BD Match is the hospitality industryβs 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.
SALT Events
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The app will serve as the event management and networking platform for the conference events hosted by SALT, a global thought leadership and networking forum focused on innovation and investing. When conference attendees register for the event, they will gain access to the app, powered by Grip, where they can access a full suite of information and functionality to optimize their experience. This includes the event's agenda, and the ability to discover fellow attendee profiles to schedule bilateral business meetings. The app will eventually allow attendees to view panel videos on demand through embedded media.
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Verdict
BD Match and SALT Events are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BD Match ships an update every 9 months, SALT Events every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BD Match | SALT Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months β better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Emerald Expositions, Inc | SALT Venture Group, Limited Liability Company |
In-app purchases
BD Match
No in-app purchases
SALT Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BD Match free?
Is SALT Events free?
Do BD Match or SALT Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, BD Match or SALT Events?
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