Comparison

GPlex Console vs ShowMatic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • DMX universe control
  • Direct audio port connection
  • Test DMX fixtures
  • Demonstrate fixture functions
  • Intuitive GUI
Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

GPlex Console4 screens
ShowMatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GPlex Console versus ShowMatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPlex ConsoleShowMatic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGantomBright Ideas Custom Electronics Inc

In-app purchases

None

GPlex Console

No in-app purchases

None

ShowMatic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPlex Console free?
GPlex Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowMatic free?
ShowMatic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPlex Console or ShowMatic have ads?
Neither GPlex Console nor ShowMatic shows ads.

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