Go from idea to published event app on the App Store and Google Play. No developers needed.
Enter your event type in the AI prompt. Choose from conference, festival, trade show, corporate, or virtual event templates. The AI builds your app structure in seconds.
Drag-and-drop ticketing, agenda builder, speaker profiles, venue maps, attendee networking, QR check-in, live streaming, and sponsor showcases. Match your event branding.
Preview on real devices, test registration and notifications, then publish to Google Play and Apple App Store. Your event app goes live within days.
Every feature your event management app needs to sell tickets, manage schedules, and create unforgettable experiences.
Sell tickets directly through your event ticketing app with Stripe and PayPal. Multiple tiers (VIP, Early Bird, General), promo codes, group discounts, free registration. QR-code tickets for contactless check-in. Track sales and attendance in real-time from the dashboard. This is the engine of any event management app.
Create multi-track event schedules with session times, speaker names, room assignments. Attendees build personalized agendas and get push reminders before each session starts.
Dedicated pages for speakers and exhibitors with bios, photos, social links, session listings. Attendees bookmark favorites and schedule meetings directly in the app.
In-app messaging, attendee directory with search, AI matchmaking by interest. Schedule 1-on-1 meetings with exhibitors. Community features that extend connections beyond the event.
Stream sessions live for remote attendees. Build a complete virtual event app or hybrid event platform with both in-person and remote participation. On-demand replay for recorded sessions. Live Q&A, polls, and chat synchronized across physical and virtual audiences. Extend your event reach by 30-50% with virtual attendance.
Interactive floor plans showing session rooms, exhibitor booths, food courts. GPS wayfinding for large venues. Attendees tap a session and get directions to the room.
Real-time alerts for schedule changes, session reminders, sponsor updates, networking matches, and emergency notices. Segmented by ticket type, interest, or location.
Dedicated sponsor pages with tiered visibility (Platinum, Gold, Silver). Lead capture forms, banner ads, push sponsorships. Generate sponsor ROI reports with impression and click data.
Track registrations, check-ins, session attendance, popular sessions, sponsor impressions. Export reports for stakeholders. Data-driven decisions for your next event.
72% of conference organizers use event apps. Attendees expect mobile-first experiences with real-time updates, networking, and personalized agendas.
Event apps increase engagement compared to paper programs. Push notifications drive session attendance, networking features extend connections, and gamification keeps energy high throughout multi-day events.
Sell digital sponsor packages: banner ads, push notification sponsorships, featured listings, lead capture. Prove ROI with impression and click data that traditional sponsorships cannot match.
Extend your event beyond the venue. Hybrid events increase total attendance by 30-50% with remote participants. Live streaming, virtual networking, and on-demand content reach audiences worldwide.
Collect real-time data on session popularity, networking activity, sponsor engagement. Use insights to improve future events, prove ROI to sponsors, and personalize attendee experiences at scale.
How Appy Pie compares to leading event management platforms for building your event app.
| Feature | Appy Pie | Whova | Cvent | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free trial, from $16/mo | Custom pricing | $17,999+/yr | Free + per-ticket fees |
| No-Code Builder | Yes (drag-and-drop + AI) | Template-based | Template-based | No (ticketing only) |
| Native Mobile App | iOS + Android + PWA | iOS + Android (strength) | iOS + Android | No custom app |
| Event Ticketing | Stripe, PayPal | Built-in (strength) | Built-in (strength) | Built-in (strength) |
| Attendee Networking | Messaging, directory | AI matchmaking (strength) | Networking tools | Limited |
| Live Streaming | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Best For | SMBs, first event apps, budget | Mid-large conferences | Enterprise, large-scale | Ticketing-focused events |
Feature comparisons based on publicly available information. Last verified: April 2026. Whova excels in attendee networking. Cvent offers the most comprehensive enterprise suite. Eventbrite leads in ticketing. Appy Pie offers the lowest barrier to entry for branded native event apps.
Appy Pie is recognized by G2, Capterra, and Trustpilot as a leading no-code app development platform. The event app builder is used by conference organizers, festival producers, corporate event teams, and community groups in over 180 countries.
Everything you need to understand before building your event management app.
An event management app is a mobile application that helps organizers plan, promote, and run events while giving attendees a digital experience: schedules, maps, networking, tickets, and real-time updates. Unlike event websites, apps provide push notifications, offline access, and native device features. Examples include Whova, Cvent, and custom-branded apps built on no-code platforms like Appy Pie.
Eventbrite is a ticketing and discovery platform, not a custom app builder. It handles ticket sales but does not create a branded mobile app with your logo on the App Store. Appy Pie creates a full native app with ticketing, agendas, networking, and live streaming under your own brand. For organizers who want a complete attendee experience beyond ticketing, an event app builder is the right choice.
A virtual event app delivers 100% remote experiences: live streaming, virtual networking, breakout rooms, on-demand content. A hybrid event platform supports both in-person and remote attendees simultaneously. Appy Pie supports both models, letting you add live streaming and virtual features to any event app without separate tools or platforms.
Non-negotiable: Multi-track agenda, speaker profiles, attendee networking, push notifications, venue maps. High-impact: QR check-in, live polling/Q&A, sponsor showcase, session feedback. Nice-to-have: AI matchmaking, gamification, social wall, AR wayfinding. The best conference apps combine utility (find the right room) with engagement (meet the right people).
No-Code (Appy Pie): Best for first-time event apps, annual conferences under 5,000 attendees, budget under $500. Build in days, $16/mo. Enterprise (Whova, Cvent): Best for recurring large conferences 5,000+ attendees, complex sponsorship, dedicated event tech teams. $200/event to $17,999/year. Custom Development: Best for unique experiences (AR navigation, proprietary gamification). $15K-$180K+, 4-9 months. Most organizers start with no-code for their first event, then upgrade based on feedback.
Event organizers who launched branded apps without developers or enterprise budgets.
A 2-day tech conference with 1,200 attendees built a branded conference app.
“Sponsors loved the impression reports and attendees scheduled 400+ networking meetings through the app.”
Lisa M., Conference Director
A 3-day music festival with 5,000+ attendees created an app with lineup and venue map.
“Push notifications for stage time changes were a lifesaver. Attendees knew instantly when headliners moved.”
Ryan K., Festival Producer
A Fortune 500 company built a private corporate event app for 800-person leadership retreat.
“The personalized agenda feature let each executive build their own schedule. Feedback scores were the highest ever.”
Emma T., Head of Corporate Events
72% of conference organizers already use event apps. Build yours in days. No coding required.
Create Your Event App FreeThis page explains how to create an event management app using Appy Pie’s no-code app builder. It covers features for conferences, festivals, corporate events, and virtual gatherings including ticketing, schedules, networking, and live streaming.
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