Comparison

Interpack vs ISM Cologne

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

Head to head
About

Interpack

Plan your visit to a major packaging industry trade fair with this app. Access exhibitor information, interactive maps, and news. Save favorites and sync data for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive site and hall maps
  • Offline exhibitor search
  • Personalized favorites list
  • Trade fair news updates
  • Exhibitor and product information
  • Calendar and Maps integration
Features
Read full description

The interpack app helps you plan your visit to the fair, providing comprehensive information on the Packaging machines and appliances, Packaging materials, packaging means and packaging aids at the world No. 1 event in Düsseldorf. The perfect Smartphone integration thanks to offline search, Maps connection and an interactive map of the exhibition centre allow you to prepare your visit to the fair perfectly. Interactive Site Map and Hall Layout Optimised site and hall maps provide perfect guidance around the fair grounds. The site offers infinitely variable zoom and all information submitted by exhibitors. Zoom into the individual halls and see all stands. Just click on a stand and all exhibitor information plus the products offered will be displayed. Favourites Mark specific exhibitors and products as favorites and build your own personal list of things to remember, making the interpack app into your digital companion as you make your way around the fair. Sync your favorites also with your saved portal settings. All needed information will be transferred from your desktop pc to your Smartphone. News With the interpack app you are always up to date. Find out about everything to do with the fair and its exhibitors as well as about the latest developments in the glass industry. Exclusive news on our business news channel keeps you up to date all the time – before, during and after the fair. Information on the trade fair All details revolving around your visit to the trade fair are presented in this area in a coherent format. Information on opening hours, admission prices, focal ranges on display, to name but a few assist you in optimally preparing your visit to the trade fair. Thanks to the comprehensive integration of calender and Maps your Smartphone will become a perfect companion guide at the fair. Trade Fairs in Düsseldorf Hosting 50 trade fairs at its Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, of which 24 are global premium trade fairs in their sectors, and about 120 of its own events the Messe Düsseldorf Group is among the leading export platforms worldwide. Gain an overview of all trade fairs held at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre including key data on the individual events. interpack 2017 – International Trade Fair for Packaging machines and appliances, Packaging materials, packaging means, packaging aids. www.interpack.com * the offline search covers selected contents of the database.

About

ISM Cologne

This interactive event guide helps attendees navigate the world's leading trade fair for sweets and snacks. Discover exhibitors, products, and event programs, and plan your visit with features like favorites, notes, and networking tools.

Highlights
  • Exhibitor and product directory
  • Interactive floor plan
  • Event program information
  • Visit planning with favorites and notes
  • Networking features
  • Lead tracking and export
Read full description

The Mobile Guide for ISM Cologne and ISM Ingredients, the interactive event guide from Koelnmesse GmbH, is your indispensable companion for ISM and Ingredients 2026, taking place from 1 to 4 February. At the world’s leading trade fair for sweets and snacks in Cologne, you’ll experience a world of innovative products and exclusive industry insights. Discover also ISM Ingredients, the new platform for suppliers of raw materials and ingredients. Expand your network with top-tier exhibitors and knowledgeable visitors. Discover the world's largest range of private label and innovative ingredients of sweets and snacks. Our user-friendly app simplifies your trade fair preparation and provides optimal support on-site. EXHIBITOR | PRODUCTS | INFORMATIONS The app offers a detailed exhibitor and product directory as well as a floor plan with all exhibitors' stands. Find information about the program or for arrival and departure, as well as accommodation in Cologne. PLAN YOU VISIT Find exhibitors by name, country and product groups and plan your visits with favourites, contacts, and notes. Get information about the program. Keep track of interesting program dates with favourites to program dates. NOTIFICATIONS Get notification for short-term program changes and other short-term organizational changes directly to your device. NETWORKING Networking allows exhibitors and visitors to exchange contact information in the app before, during and after the event. LEADTRACKING Leadtracking allows the convenient export of their contacts made during the event. DATA PROTECTION The Mobile Guide requires appropriate permissions for "Add to address book" and "Add to Calendar" and will ask for that first time you use these functions. Contact data and appointments are stored at any time only local on your device. HELP & SUPPORT Send email for support to ism@visitor.koelnmesse.de IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION After installation the app will once download compressed data for exhibitors, extract and import them. Please make sure you have an adequate Internet connection and have some patience during this first import. This procedure can take up to one minute for the first time and should not be interrupted.

Screenshots

Interpack4 screens
ISM Cologne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interpack at 50% against ISM Cologne's 33%. Interpack also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Interpack ships an update every 2 months, ISM Cologne every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interpack versus ISM Cologne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterpackISM Cologne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.7
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMesse Düsseldorf GmbHKoelnmesse GmbH

Customer experience

Interpack

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ISM Cologne

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Interpack

No in-app purchases

None

ISM Cologne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interpack free?
Interpack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISM Cologne free?
ISM Cologne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interpack or ISM Cologne have ads?
Neither Interpack nor ISM Cologne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interpack or ISM Cologne?
Interpack ships an update every 2 months, and ISM Cologne every 5 weeks. Most recently, Interpack was updated on September 7, 2026 and ISM Cologne on September 1, 2026.

Other comparisons