GitHub Universe vs Microsoft Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GitHub Universe
Plan your conference experience with this event app. Build a personalized schedule, discover recommended sessions, and access essential information like maps and menus. Stay updated with push notifications for the latest conference news.
- Build personalized schedule
- Discover recommended sessions
- Access on-site essentials
- View maps and menus
- Receive push notifications
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Build your perfect GitHub Universe with the conference mobile app. Build your schedule, check out upcoming sessions recommended for you, and stay informed with on-site essentials from maps to menus. Opt-in to push notifications so you get the latest updates and insights on conference activities.
Microsoft Events
Manage all your Microsoft event logistics, content, and connections in one place. Stay updated on keynotes, browse and filter sessions, and connect with speakers and attendees. Access on-demand recordings and build a personalized event agenda.
- Personalized schedule builder
- Live and on-demand session streaming
- Session catalog with filtering
- Speaker profiles and session details
- Community forums and networking
- Venue maps and wayfinding
- Access to post-event recordings
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A single app for everything happening across Microsoft's event calendar — Build, Ignite, and the AI Tour. Whether you're attending in person or streaming from your desk, it keeps all the logistics, content, and connections in one place. Stay in the loop on what matters most Real-time updates on keynotes, product announcements, and demos. Session catalogs you can filter by topic, skill level, or product area. And on-demand access to recordings after the fact. Build your own schedule Browse sessions across Microsoft events and bookmark your favorites. Whatever you're working on, you can put together an agenda that focuses on what matters to you. Connect with the community Microsoft events bring together developers, IT pros, architects, business decision-makers, partners, and builders from across the industry. The app helps you connect with speakers, discover what's happening during the event, and keep conversations with fellow attendees going. Key features Customize your schedule schedules and bookmark sessions. Stream live and on demand. Get speaker profiles and full session details. See venue maps and wayfinding for in-person events. Join community forums. Access recordings and resources after events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Events at 4.5 against GitHub Universe's 3.7. Microsoft Events also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Microsoft Events holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of GitHub Universe's written reviews are positive against 86% of Microsoft Events's.
| Parameter | GitHub Universe | Microsoft Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GitHub | Microsoft Corporation |
Customer experience
GitHub Universe
Microsoft Events
In-app purchases
GitHub Universe
No in-app purchases
Microsoft Events
No in-app purchases





