GPlex Console vs ShowMatic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPlex Console
Control a full DMX universe directly from your mobile device using this tool. It allows for testing and demonstrating DMX fixture functions through an intuitive graphical interface. Requires Gantom GPlex hardware for operation.
- DMX universe control
- Direct audio port connection
- Test DMX fixtures
- Demonstrate fixture functions
- Intuitive GUI
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The GPlex Console app is for use with the Gantom GPlex hardware. A direct connection between this device's audio port and the Gantom GPlex is all that's needed to control a full DMX universe. The user may use this tool to test or demonstrate all the functions of DMX fixtures using the intuitive graphic user interface.
ShowMatic
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ShowMatic is the mobile command center for our controllers. Built for haunted attractions, escape rooms, interactive exhibits, and entertainment venues that demand instant visibility and zero downtime. YOUR SHOW IN YOUR POCKET See every device across your location at a glance. Live status streams over Wi-Fi so you know the second a prop stops responding, an air loop drops pressure, or a controller loses power - before patrons notice. MONITOR & DIAGNOSE FROM ANYWHERE Monitor and diagnose your devices from right in front of the prop, from anywhere in the world over the internet, or even without Wi-Fi or internet. FAULT NOTIFICATIONS Get a push alert when a problem is detected. Your tech team can intercept problems before the show is affected. MANAGE AND CONFIGURE Use the app to provision your devices for Wi-Fi, upload sounds, configure scenes, and more. REQUIREMENTS ShowMatic hardware and a ShowMatic account on our cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GPlex Console at 6.1 against ShowMatic's 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.
| Parameter | GPlex Console | ShowMatic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gantom | Bright Ideas Custom Electronics Inc |
In-app purchases
GPlex Console
No in-app purchases
ShowMatic
No in-app purchases









