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Dragon Con Mobile App: Comprehensive Convention Management Tool

by Dragon Con, Inc

3.4
IOSReference
Official iOS app for Dragon Con convention attendees providing schedule management, location mapping, and event tracking. Essential for navigating the massive multimedia pop culture event held annually in Atlanta.

Detailed Review

The Dragon Con mobile application serves as the official digital companion for attendees of North America's largest multimedia popular culture convention. Designed specifically for the annual Labor Day weekend event in Atlanta, Georgia, the app provides centralized access to the convention's extensive programming across nearly 40 fan-based tracks, including gaming, comics, literature, film festivals, and nightly concerts. The application positions itself as an indispensable tool for navigating the convention's sprawling schedule and physical landscape. The application's core functionality revolves around comprehensive schedule management, allowing users to browse, search, and save events to personalized calendars. Location mapping features provide detailed venue information and navigation assistance throughout downtown Atlanta's convention facilities. The app synchronizes across iOS devices including Apple Watch integration, though some users have noted the absence of watch complications for quick access. Real-time updates keep attendees informed of schedule changes, though some reviewers have requested earlier notification timelines. User experience demonstrates practical utility during the high-intensity convention environment, where quick access to scheduling information becomes critical. The interface prioritizes functionality over aesthetic refinement, with a straightforward layout that enables rapid navigation between events, locations, and personal schedules. Performance considerations are notable given the app's annual usage pattern, with some users reporting occasional sluggishness during peak convention hours when server loads are highest. User feedback trends consistently highlight the app's essential role in convention navigation, with multiple five-star reviews emphasizing its scheduling capabilities. Reviewer Timawei (September 5, 2023) noted 'Able to save events I want to go to on my schedule. Also can view the location,' while MerxVxPx (August 9, 2019) stated 'Don't know how I'd possibly organize my schedule without this.' Farsighed (September 4, 2023) praised the Watch app integration while requesting additional complication features. Performance concerns appear in reviews like that of PhenixFir33 (December 25, 2024), who noted the app 'is sort of slow but it's understandable since there is so much information.' The application demonstrates significant strengths in schedule organization and location management, providing concrete value for convention attendees navigating complex programming. Limitations include occasional performance issues during high-traffic periods and opportunities for enhanced Apple Watch integration. The app serves most effectively for dedicated Dragon Con attendees requiring detailed schedule coordination, though occasional users might find the feature set excessive for casual convention browsing. The annual update cycle aligns with the convention's scheduling, though some users would benefit from earlier availability of programming information.

Key Features

  • Personalized schedule builder allowing users to save and organize events across multiple tracks and venues throughout the convention weekend
  • Comprehensive location mapping with detailed venue information and navigation assistance for Atlanta's downtown convention facilities
  • Apple Watch integration providing quick access to schedule information and event reminders directly from wearable devices
  • Real-time event updates and notifications keeping attendees informed of schedule changes, cancellations, and room capacity issues
  • Advanced search functionality enabling filtering by track, time, location, and popularity across thousands of convention events

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive schedule management
Reliable location navigation

Perfect for: Dragon Con attendees requiring detailed convention navigation

Screenshots

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User Reviews

MerxVxPx
Aug 9, 2019

Don’t know how I’d possibly organize my schedule without this. It’s such a useful tool. I would like updates a little further in advance though! Couldn’t Con Without It Don’t know how I’d possibly organize my schedule without this. It’s such a useful tool. I would like updates a little further in advance though!

sskksksksks
Aug 23, 2018

i love this app!! issa must have for all attendees :) fav app i love this app!! issa must have for all attendees :)

Timawei
Sep 6, 2023

Never had any problems. Able to save events I want to go to on my schedule. Also can view the location. It is an App for a con that happens once a year. What more do people need want? I enjoyed it Never had any problems. Able to save events I want to go to on my schedule. Also can view the location. It is an App for a con that happens once a year. What more do people need want?

Farsighed
Sep 4, 2023

I like the app and the Watch app - both are really useful resources during the con day! It would be nice to have a complication to launch the watch app - and maybe a navigation component to the Watch app to find the next panel? Good app - add a Watch complication? I like the app and the Watch app - both are really useful resources during the con day! It would be nice to have a complication to launch the watch app - and maybe a navigation component to the Watch app to find the next panel?

Cooper_82
Sep 7, 2015

Excellent work! This app made Dragoncon so much easier to navigate. Thank you. Must have! Excellent work! This app made Dragoncon so much easier to navigate. Thank you.

App Details

Developer

Dragon Con, Inc

Platform

ios

Rating

3.4

Last Updated

9/7/2025