Comparison

AN24 vs The Big E 2026

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

Head to head

Eastern States Exposition

Free

🎬 Entertainment

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About

AN24

Features

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Explore Architecture Next 2024 with the Official App! Get the most out of your conference experience: - Stay informed: Access the latest agenda and detailed information about all lectures and speakers. - Win big: Play our exclusive AR game for a chance to win a prize! Download the Architecture Next app today and plan your conference journey!

About

The Big E 2026

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Experience New England’s Great State Fair like never before with The Big E app! Plan your visit, find your favorite foods, explore attractions, and never miss a concert or event. Features include: - Events & Concerts – Full daily schedule plus headlining shows. - Tickets – Buy tickets fast and easy right from the app. - Interactive Map – Navigate the fairgrounds with ease. - Food Finder – Discover all your fair food favorites. - Shop & Attractions – Explore unique vendors and must-see stops. - Social & FAQs – Stay connected and get answers to your questions. - Vote – Participate in fan voting and contests. Make the most of your trip to The Big E—all in one place! - Download now and get ready for Sept. 12–28 in West Springfield, MA.

Screenshots

AN244 screens

The Big E 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AN24 at every 6 days against The Big E 2026's fortnightly. AN24 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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

AN24 ships an update every 6 days, The Big E 2026 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

AN24 versus The Big E 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	AN24	The Big E 2026
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 days — better	Fortnightly
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.6
Further details — not scored
Size	104 MB	182 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	MIXED.PLACE LTD	The Eastern States Exposition Foundation, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

AN24

No in-app purchases

None

The Big E 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AN24 free?

AN24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is The Big E 2026 free?

The Big E 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do AN24 or The Big E 2026 have ads?

Neither AN24 nor The Big E 2026 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, AN24 or The Big E 2026?

AN24 ships an update every 6 days, and The Big E 2026 fortnightly. Most recently, AN24 was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Big E 2026 on October 7, 2026.