Cisco Events App vs VMUG Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cisco Events App
Access comprehensive details for Cisco Global Events. Explore upcoming events, view agendas, navigate venues with maps, and connect with other attendees through networking and social media features. The app is designed for offline use with some live data features available.
- View upcoming events
- Event details and agendas
- Venue maps
- Networking features
- Social media integration
- Offline access
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This is the official app for Cisco Global Events. View upcoming events, event details, agendas, venue maps, network, and use social media to connect and share content. Download this free app today. Please note that every effort has been made to include as much data in the app as possible so that it can be used while offline. Some features such as messaging and X (Twitter) use live data and may incur charges depending on your carrier and plan.
VMUG Connect
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Join conference attendees and exhibitors who are using the VMUG Connect mobile app to experience the conference from the palm of their hand. Easy, Useful, Manageable - Other noteworthy features with on the app include: - Flag favorite speakers, events, and exhibitors - Receive Push-notifications for up to date conference information, and alerts - Take notes - Preview maps of conference location and surrounding areas - Quickly log in with attendee credentials - Easily access detailed listings for speakers, events and exhibitors. - Review Exhibitor show specials
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VMUG Connect at monthly against Cisco Events App's every 4 months. VMUG Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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.
Cisco Events App ships an update every 4 months, VMUG Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cisco Events App | VMUG Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cisco | QMS Services Inc |
Bugs and requests
Cisco Events App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login page is designed to prevent login
- Can't get past terms and conditions screen
- Can't connect to the app
- Errors on opening database for details on iPad mini
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to download all presentations at once
- Bring back the ability to schedule personal time
- Improve navigation within the app
- Add more 'how-to' information
VMUG Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cisco Events App
No in-app purchases
VMUG Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cisco Events App free?
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Do Cisco Events App or VMUG Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cisco Events App or VMUG Connect?
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