SEMAShow vs DBMIBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SEMAShow
Navigate the SEMA Show with this official app. Discover exhibitors, view floorplans, get directions, and stay updated on schedules, events, and celebrity appearances. Enhance your experience with an interactive product scanner and social media integration.
- Exhibitor lists
- Interactive floorplans
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Event schedules
- Product scanner
- Social media integration
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The 2026 SEMA Show takes place November 3-6, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. The event connects the global automotive aftermarket with the latest innovations, ideas, and experiences. Download the official app to navigate the Show like a pro, complete with exhibitor lists, floorplans, turn-by-turn directions, schedules of education, events, and celebrity appearances, transportation options, an interactive product scanner, social media jumps and so much more. A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the organizer of the SEMA Show. Learn more and get involved at SEMA.org.
DBMIBS
Navigate the world's largest boat and yacht show with this official app. Discover a vast range of watercraft, from kayaks to superyachts, and explore the latest marine innovations. Plan your visit with interactive maps, event schedules, and exhibitor information.
- Exhibitor search and favorites
- Filter new and brokerage boats
- Special events and seminar schedule
- Interactive show maps
- Exclusive updates and notifications
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Download the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Official App. DBMIBS is the largest boat and yacht show in the world. The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show have joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the largest boat and yachting event in the world. Discover everything from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations and marine accessories. Search for exhibiting companies and tag your favorites. Filter through new and brokerage boats at the show. View the schedule of special events and educational seminars. Use maps to navigate between the show's 6 locations. Tune into exclusive updates, notifications, and show highlights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SEMAShow at 3.5 against DBMIBS's 1.4. SEMAShow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (25% vs 14%). DBMIBS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SEMAShow holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SEMAShow's written reviews are positive against 14% of DBMIBS's.
SEMAShow ships an update every 5 weeks, DBMIBS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SEMAShow | DBMIBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (26 ratings) — better | 1.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION & PERFORMANCE RACING, INC. | INFORMA GROUP PLC |
Customer experience
SEMAShow
DBMIBS
In-app purchases
SEMAShow
No in-app purchases
DBMIBS
No in-app purchases
