Comparison

SMR Events vs CRF Forums

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

Head to head
About

SMR Events

Features
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The International Stainless & Special Steel Conference 2026 is coming to Offenbach am Main, near Frankfurt, Germany, from September 22–24, 2026. Following last year’s successful conference in Istanbul, which welcomed more than 400 delegates from over 200 companies worldwide, SMR Events will once again bring together the global stainless steel and special alloys community for three days of market insights, strategic discussions, and high-level networking. Senior decision-makers from across the entire value chain – including raw material suppliers, steel producers, distributors, processors, and end users – will discuss the key developments shaping the industry, from geopolitics and trade policy to CBAM, raw materials, strategic market development, and new growth opportunities. Download the app to view the latest conference program, create your personal agenda, explore speakers and sponsors, connect with fellow delegates, and stay up to date with all conference information.

About

CRF Forums

Features
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The Credit Research Foundation (CRF) is the premier professional community for senior and mid-level financial leaders in Credit Risk & Revenue Cycle Management. CRF hosts three in-person Forums each year, utilizing this app to provide attendees with an easily accessible guide for details about each Forum. The app offers a range of features to enhance the attendee experience, including a full agenda, access to presentations, an attendee list and additional options to enhance the Forum experience.

Screenshots

SMR Events3 screens
CRF Forums3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CRF Forums at 13.0 against SMR Events's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMR Events ships an update every 6 weeks, CRF Forums every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SMR Events versus CRF Forums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMR EventsCRF Forums
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size112 MB128 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSMR Stainless Conference 2025Credit Research Foundation Inc

In-app purchases

None

SMR Events

No in-app purchases

None

CRF Forums

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMR Events free?
SMR Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRF Forums free?
CRF Forums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMR Events or CRF Forums have ads?
Neither SMR Events nor CRF Forums shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMR Events or CRF Forums?
SMR Events ships an update every 6 weeks, and CRF Forums every 3 months. Most recently, SMR Events was updated on October 9, 2026 and CRF Forums on October 24, 2026.

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