BCM Request vs ShowBird
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCM Request
Request songs at participating venues using BCM music systems. Discover nearby locations and see the current playlist. This free application allows you to easily submit your music requests.
- Request songs at participating venues
- Discover nearby locations
- View current playlist
- Free to use
- Supports BCM 8000 Lite, Music, and Multimedia systems
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De muzieksystemen van BCM zijn te vinden op vele locaties (o.a. Cafe’s, Sportkantines, bowling centra, zalen centra etc.). Met de BCM Request kunt je bij deelnemende gelegenheden die gebruik maken van een BCM 8000 Lite, Music of Multimedia muziek systeem eenvoudig een verzoekje aanvragen. In de app zie je de deelnemende gelegenheden in de buurt, en de playlist die op dat moment gedraaid wordt. De app is geheel gratis. Meer informatie vind je op www.bcmrequest.com.
ShowBird
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Showbird.com is the largest booking platform for live entertainment in NL and BE. More than 9500 performers present themselves in more than 45 different categories: Bands, Singers, DJs, Magicians, Stunt shows, Kids entertainment, Cartoonists, Speakers, Hostesses, Dancers and much more... Find and book the ideal act for your own event: • Immediate insight in price, quality and availability • 1-on-1 contact with the artist self • Easy, fast, transparent
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShowBird at every 5 months against BCM Request's every 16 months. ShowBird also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
BCM Request ships an update every 16 months, ShowBird every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCM Request | ShowBird |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BCM Music Systems | Showbird.com |
In-app purchases
BCM Request
No in-app purchases
ShowBird
No in-app purchases
