Whova
For event organizers and professional attendees seeking to maximize networking opportunities at conferences and trade shows.
Whova - Event & Conference App
Snapshot
Who is Whova?
Facilitating professional networking and event logistics through high-engagement mobile platforms for conferences and trade shows.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
Whova - Event & Conference App
v11.11.3
4mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Whova?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Event management and professional networking tools
Scale
indie
Target audience
Event organizers and professional attendees seeking to maximize networking opportunities at conferences and trade shows.
Origin
Launched flagship event platform in 2013.
Signature Patterns
- •B2B2C model providing free attendee tools funded by enterprise organizer licensing
- •Emphasis on proprietary networking features like SmartProfile and Community Boards
- •High update frequency to maintain stability during live event cycles
- •Expansion from mobile networking into physical event logistics via kiosk software
Portfolio momentum
Extremely active development with 11 updates across 2 apps in the last 6 months, including a major release 7 days ago.
Company profile
low confidence- Founded
- 2013
Portfolio
What does Whova ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Differentiated SmartProfile technology for automated networking
- Networking & Connection
- Notification & Spam Issues
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
1
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
82/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Whova compete with?
The rivals identified
Same space(2)
The dominant platform for event discovery and ticketing, though less focused on deep professional networking.
The primary platform for professional identity; Whova integrates with it but also competes for attendee attention.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Whova
Bottom line
Whova is a highly specialized player that has successfully defended its niche against enterprise giants by prioritizing attendee engagement. Their consistent high ratings and recent expansion into kiosk software signal robust product-market fit.
Frequently asked questions
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 2
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 2
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes