MED 2026 vs Startupfest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MED 2026
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The leading conference on the Mediterranean, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies) which is hosted in Naples. The MED Dialogues aim to rethink traditional approaches to the area, bringing in new ideas and suggestions as to draft a “positive agenda” for the region, which tackles security and socio-economic challenges through common visions.
Startupfest
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Welcome to the official Startupfest app – your ultimate tool for navigating and maximising your experience at this year’s event. Designed to seamlessly connect you with fellow attendees, as well as speakers, investors, and partners. The app’s intuitive wayfinding feature ensures you won’t miss a beat — whether it’s finding your way to the next keynote, exploring the Startupfest Village, or joining in on the Mentor Office Hours. You’ll have the ability to create your own personalised event agenda, browse the profiles of speakers and partners in the Village, and quickly access all the important details that will help you make the most of your time at Startupfest. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay ahead — everything you need to succeed at Startupfest is in the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Startupfest at every 11 days against MED 2026's every 9 months. Startupfest also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MED 2026 ships an update every 9 months, Startupfest every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MED 2026 | Startupfest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Teknowledge Software | vFairs LLC |
In-app purchases
MED 2026
No in-app purchases
Startupfest
No in-app purchases









