Consensus by CoinDesk vs BL Forum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Consensus by CoinDesk
This event app provides registered attendees with access to conference schedules, speaker information, and networking tools. Users can build personalized agendas, receive connection recommendations, and book 1:1 meetings. Stay updated with real-time announcements and party invitations.
- View agenda, speakers, and attendees
- Bookmark sessions for personalized schedule
- Personalized connection recommendations
- Reserve space for 1:1 meetings
- Real-time programming updates
- Party invitations
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Consensus by CoinDesk is the world's longest-running and most influential event series for the digital assets, finance, blockchain, and AI industries. The official Consensus app is exclusively for registered attendees. Sign in with your credentials to access conference details, powerful networking tools, and more: - View the agenda, speakers, and all attendees - Bookmark sessions to build your schedule - Get personalized connection recommendations - Reserve space for 1:1 meetings with top matches - Receive real-time programming updates and party invites Download the app today to unlock the ultimate Consensus experience.
BL Forum
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Ultimate networking tool for attendees of the legendary Blockchain Life Forum. With endless matchmaking possibilities, you can connect with other industry professionals and potential business partners like never before. Access the agenda of the Forum with one touch and never miss a session or keynote speech. Chat with other attendees to discuss industry trends and insights, and easily arrange meetings to make the most of your conference experience. Key features: – Smart filters to find the one you need among 15,000 attendees – Chat and make appointments with any attendee, including speakers of the event – Explore the agenda and the list of activities – Stay tuned for live updates Download the Blockchain Life Forum app now and maximize your networking opportunities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BL Forum at fortnightly against Consensus by CoinDesk's every 6 weeks. 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.
Consensus by CoinDesk ships an update every 6 weeks, BL Forum fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Consensus by CoinDesk | BL Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Coindesk, Inc | Sergei Khitrov |
In-app purchases
Consensus by CoinDesk
No in-app purchases
BL Forum
No in-app purchases
