# ALA Mobile Conference

> Access the American Library Association's various annual conferences.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cadmiumcd.ala2018](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cadmiumcd.ala2018)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cadmiumcd.ala2018`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** American Library Association
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 12,450
- **Rating:** 3.73 / 5 (194 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.09.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2017-11-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 190 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cadmiumcd.ala2018)
- **Website:** [http://www.eventscribe.com](http://www.eventscribe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cadmiumcd.com/cadmiumcd/privacy.asp](http://www.cadmiumcd.com/cadmiumcd/privacy.asp)

## Description

**FOR ATTENDEES ONLY**

The ALA Mobile Conference app provides secure, attendee-only access to the American Library Association’s annual events. Browse session schedules, view presentations, explore exhibitor listings and posters, and connect with fellow attendees directly in the app.

Take notes next to available presentation slides or draw directly on slides for quick annotations. The app uses foreground services to download event data and images to ensure timely updates and smooth access to conference content.

## Rankings

- #519,344 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.cadmiumcd.ala2018.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's helpfulness in conference planning, including its search, star features, and shuttle info access. However, many encounter significant issues with freezing, crashing, slow performance, and data loss such as disappearing schedules and favorites. Additionally, content can go missing and maps are subpar. These glitches and usability problems affect overall satisfaction despite the app's valuable tools for navigating and optimizing conference experiences.

### Pros

- App is helpful and easy to use for planning and attending conferences.
- Search and star/highlight features for sessions and schedule are useful.
- Facilitates better attendee interaction and time optimization during conferences.
- Provides ready access to shuttle information and simplifies schedule management.
- Useful for keeping track of others in a party and managing multiple session options.

### Cons

- App often freezes, crashes, or fails to load, causing usability issues.
- Personal schedules and starred events frequently disappear or fail to save.
- App is slow to open and respond, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Content sometimes disappears without explanation, and maps are low resolution and not user-friendly.
- Lack of continuous or background updating causes delays and loss of data when reopening the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cadmiumcd.ala2018)