Top Mobile Event Apps 2024: Essential Tools for Conferences
In today’s event world, interactive and connected experiences are integral parts of the landscape. Staying ahead requires embracing mobile technology and utilizing apps for your events and conferences.
Whether you’re organizing a seminar, a conference, or a class, this guide will help navigate the plethora of mobile app choices so you can find the best mobile app solution for your event.
What is a Mobile Event App?
A mobile event app is a centralized platform for communicating, engaging, and sharing information for events. These apps are specifically designed to enhance the attendee experience by providing networking opportunities and clarifying structure. Depending on the app, attendees might be able to see session schedules, breakout rooms, maps, forms, and last-minute updates. An event app is also a game changer for event organizers because it provides insight into the real-time pulse of the event and can drive revenue.
Essentially, mobile event apps are your event's digital hub. They allow brands, industry reps, and attendees to connect with one another in a fun, scalable, and savvy way.
If you want to learn more, check out G2’s 10+ Benefits of Event Apps for Your Next Conference or Trade Show to get an idea of the many ways attendees, event organizers, and sponsors benefit from having a quality event app.
Key Features of an Effective Event App or Mobile Conference App
Understanding the key features of an effective event app will help you know what to look for in a mobile event app and how to maximize its functionality. When it comes to terminology, brands will often use similar terms—ie mobile conference apps, mobile event apps, mobile apps for conferences, and mobile apps—interchangeably. It’s more important to pay attention to the features than the exact name.
As you examine different event apps available, consider the following key features.
Attendee Networking:
Quality connections between attendees are a huge part of what makes attendees want to return year after year. Look for features such as attendee directories, direct messaging, or interactive profiles that facilitate seamless networking. Boosting engagement between participants enhances the overall event experience.
Agenda and Scheduling:
Seek out apps with a user-friendly schedule, customizable agendas, session details, and speaker profiles. Many apps allow attendees to personalize their schedules for a tailored event experience.
Notifications:
Whether it’s through push notifications or text messages, look for an app that provides a way for organizers to keep attendees informed with timely updates, announcements, and reminders. Push notifications and text messages ensure that crucial information reaches participants promptly.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Choose an app that offers dedicated spaces for branding, banners, and promotional content to maximize visibility for sponsors and contribute to the overall success of your event.
Analytics and Reporting:
Analytics and reporting features help you assess the success of your event and make data-driven improvements for future events. Use data analytics to gain insights into attendee engagement, popular sessions, and overall app usage.
Registration Integration:
Look for an app that allows attendees to check in quickly, simplifying their journey and providing a hassle-free experience for both organizers and attendees.
Top Conference Apps You Should Be Aware of
Mobile App # 1 RegFox Engage App
The new RegFox event mobile app, Engage, comes equipped with many of the key features above. The app gives your attendees and registrants quick access to all the important details about your event, from schedules and session descriptions to location and parking information.
Built with an attendee directory, this event app is also designed to increase the connection between your attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors.The app provides robust analytics and reporting metrics that facilitate data-driven decisions. Check out some of the features and benefits below.
- Attendee event profiles
- Personalized event schedule
Session options - Sponsors & exhibitors
- Sponsor & exhibitor promotion
- Lead retrieval
Reach out to our support team to learn more about the app.
Mobile App # 2 - Bizzabo Mobile App
Pros
The Bizzabo mobile app is designed to streamline the event planning process and increase attendee engagement. Beyond event registration, the app offers tools for marketing and promotion, such as customizable event websites and email marketing campaigns. The analytics dashboard helps offer valuable data to improve future events.
Cons
With the annual price options starting at $7,500, the cost may be prohibitive to some smaller events and brands. Additionally, while Bizzabo offers extensive customization options, the interface can be initially complex. Some users reported technical glitches in their reviews.
Mobile App # 3 - Eventee
Pros
The Eventene mobile app is designed to simplify the event management process with a user friendly interface, consolidated data, and easy set up. Event organizers can create a customized event page, or keep it simple by using previous event templates.
The Eventee app's survey feature is helpful for gathering attendee preferences and feedback before, during, and after the event.
Cons
The prices range from $1499-$4,999 which might not ideal if you’re trying to keep event costs down. Some users have reported technical glitches and challenges in customizing certain features.
Mobile App # 4 - Cvent Attendee Hub
Pros
Cvent’s mobile app is designed for attendees to stay engaged and connected with a personalized, customizable event experience. The app offers a variety of features, including schedules, surveys, polls, Q&A, photo sharing and social sharing.
Cons
Despite boasting numerous features, the reviews show the platform is not always intuitive or reliable. The app has a 2.5-star rating on Google Play, and there are repeat reviews of poor customer service. With a cost of up to $12 per attendee, it’s one of the least affordable platform options.
Mobile App # 5 - Event Mobi
Pros
EventMobi is an end-to-end event management platform designed to streamline planning and marketing for event organizers and deliver engaging virtual and in-person event experiences for attendees. The app provides robust engagement features, including live polling, surveys, interactive maps and networking. Attendees can also receive updates and access event resources through the app.
Cons
For many event organizers, the fees are prohibitive. For the unlimited package it costs $9,000 per year. Some attendees report challenges with app navigation or connectivity issues.
Mobile App # 6 - Splash Host
Pros
Splash Host is an event management app that caters to both organizers and attendees, providing a platform to create and promote events. The intuitive interface offers streamlined registration management and real-time analytics. In addition, the platform's marketing tools include customizable invitations and promotional features. Attendees can check in, network and stay up to date on event changes.
Cons
The Splash App can be difficult for hybrid events because it only manages one type of registration. According to some reviewers on Capterra, the customer service team is only reachable via email, and can be difficult to get a hold of.
Mobile App # 7 - Attendify
Pros
Attendify is an all-in-one event management tool for event creation, event setup and data analysis. The Attendify mobile app offers features for sessions and live streaming to allow virtual or hybrid event attendees to access content on the go. The social network within the app creates a private event community for attendees to connect, message and share photos from their experience. Attendees can visit the sponsor profiles and virtual booths as well.
Cons
Some users report that it lacks advanced reporting, which complicates the gathering of real-time data. Other reviewers in G2 reported technical issues when trying to access the speaker information through the app. Finally, the cost of Attendify may be limited for smaller events or organizations on a lower budget. The Attendify fees range from $200 to $5000, depending on which membership option you choose.
Final Takeaways
Mobile event apps have become indispensable tools for delivering immersive and connected experiences. By embracing mobile technology and leveraging these apps, you can revolutionize attendee engagement and streamline event management processes.
Whether you're organizing a seminar, conference, or class, mobile event apps serve as your event's digital hub. Use this guide to help you navigate the myriad of mobile app choices, and find the perfect solution tailored to your event's needs.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re here to help you have the best event ever!
— The RegFox team
