Comparison

Playback Now vs Inman Events

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

Head to head
About

Playback Now

Access all your conference content in one place with a single login. Stream available sessions, search by presenter or topic, and download materials for offline viewing. Create playlists of your favorite sessions for convenient learning.

Highlights
  • Unified conference content access
  • Single login for all content
  • Stream sessions on mobile
  • Search by presenter, topic, or keyword
  • Download sessions for offline viewing
  • Create favorite session playlists
  • Access presenter reference materials
Features
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The Playback Now App is your mobile access to all your conference content in one place. With one login, you can easily start streaming all your available content on your mobile device. The Playback Now App provides a simple platform to ALL your content even from multiple different Associations. Simply indicate which Association content you want to view and get a listing of those presenters and topics or use an easy search for a session based on title or key words. And don’t forget to click on the PDF Link for any available presenter reference material.  NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES! Download sessions to your device for offline viewing or create a playlist of your favorite sessions, so learning is always convenient. EULA link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Inman Events

Features
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The Inman Events app is your ultimate guide to Inman’s real estate conferences and events. With the app, you can easily search for sessions, view agendas, and build your own personalized schedule. Plus, you'll have access to a directory of all event attendees, making it easy to connect with other like-minded professionals and expand your network of real estate professionals. In addition to helping you plan your schedule and connect with other attendees, the Inman Events app also provides valuable information about each event, including speaker bios and sponsor profiles. With this app, you'll have everything you need to make the most of your time at any Inman event. Features: - Browse sessions and create a personalized schedule - Connect with other attendees and expand your network - View speaker bios and sponsor profiles - Receive important updates and notifications about the event - Download the Inman Events app now and get ready to have an unforgettable experience at the real estate conference of the year!

Screenshots

Playback Now4 screens
Inman Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inman Events at monthly against Playback Now's every 12 months. 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

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

Playback Now ships an update every 12 months, Inman Events monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Playback Now versus Inman Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayback NowInman Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlayback NowInman Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

Playback Now

No in-app purchases

None

Inman Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playback Now free?
Playback Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inman Events free?
Inman Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Playback Now or Inman Events have ads?
Neither Playback Now nor Inman Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playback Now or Inman Events?
Playback Now ships an update every 12 months, and Inman Events monthly. Most recently, Playback Now was updated on November 1, 2026 and Inman Events on November 3, 2026.

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