Meet Your Event’s New and Improved Mobile App Experience from Expo Pass

We’ve got exciting news:

Expo Pass has officially launched a brand-new upgrade to your event’s Mobile App! Our New Mobile App Experience offers greater flexibility, easier access, and a fresh, modern interface.

Alongside our existing iOS and Android native apps, your event now also comes with its very own Web-based Mobile App (or “Web App”), designed as a streamlined and seamless solution for all your attendees — no downloads, no app stores, no hassle. 

Find out why Web Apps are a must-have for events nowadays, and some of the great new features ours has to offer 👉

What are “Web Apps” and Why Are They on the Rise?

For years, native apps were the standard in the conference and corporate event world. But with improvements in technology and shifting expectations, web-based apps are quickly becoming the smarter choice for many events.

Here’s why more planners and companies are embracing this trend:

• • No installation required. No-hassle.
    Attendees can access everything right from their phone’s browser. That’s a huge plus for anyone using work-issued devices or dealing with strict IT restrictions, and removes the barrier that many events face: getting attendees to actually go through the process of installing the app.
    
  • Better Wi-Fi and Cellular at venues.
    Event spaces are more connected than ever, so relying on a browser-based app is more practical than it used to be. For most attendees, a stable connection is no longer a concern.
    
  • Easier updates and customization.
    Old-fashioned native apps require updates and approvals to go through the Apple and Google App Stores. With a Web App, updates and customizations, such as your event’s branding, are quicker and easier.
    

Let’s dive a little deeper into what this all means when it comes to both types of mobile event apps:

 

Native vs. Web App: What’s the Difference?

Both versions of the Expo Pass Mobile Event App offer a polished, mobile-first event experience that’s ready to meet the needs of your attendees and exhibitors. Here’s a quick comparison of the two platforms:

Feature	Native App (iOS & Android)	Web App (Browser-Based)
How it’s accessed	Download from the App Store or Google Play	Open in any browser, no download needed
Works offline?	Yes, works without internet	No, requires an internet connection
Ease of use	Familiar app experience once installed	Instantly available, ideal for quick access
Device restrictions	May not be allowed on some corporate or government devices	Accessible from any internet-connected device
Sponsorship options	Standard in-app placements	New increased visibility for sponsorship & branding
Home screen experience	Static layout with basic event info	New customizable Event Homepage! Add images, video, and more
Push Notifications	Yes, but requires additional steps	Yes, but requires additional steps*
Magic Link	Yes, but requires extra steps to download and install app first	Yes, attendees can login with a single click via emailed Magic Link

*Push notification support for Expo Pass Web App coming soon

 

What Makes the New Expo Pass Web App Special?

This isn’t just a simplified version of the native mobile event app. We built our new Web App to give attendees and organizers a more accessible, customizable, and sponsor-friendly experience.

Here’s what stands out:

• • More room for sponsorships
    Promote your partners with upgraded ad placements that are front and center, such as banner ads and session sponsorships. It’s a great way to drive extra value and visibility.
    
  • A dynamic home page you can control
    Add featured videos, schedule highlights, and custom messaging. You can even change the layout from “coming soon” to “live” as your event kicks off, and even “post event” (and preview how it will all look to attendees ahead of time).
    
  • Works for everyone, everywhere
    Whether someone’s on a locked-down work device or just doesn’t want the hassle of adding an app (and remembering to remove it after your event is over), they can access the full experience in seconds.
    
  • All the core features you expect
    Schedules, speaker bios, session feedback, and more—all packed into a sleek, responsive interface. And yes, Magic Links still make logging in effortless.
    

Overall, the new Mobile App Experience offers more flexibility for your team, and a more seamless and hassle-free option for your attendees. And in those cases where you still need offline access, such as exhibitor lead scanning, the native app is still there for you!

To learn more about our new Mobile Event App, reach out to your relationship manager or click here.