# ShowTouch 6 vs ViplexHandy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowTouch 6 at 100% against ViplexHandy's 12%. ShowTouch 6 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.4). ViplexHandy's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ShowTouch 6 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViplexHandy has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShowTouch 6's written reviews are positive against 12% of ViplexHandy's.

ShowTouch 6 ships an update every 2 months, ViplexHandy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShowTouch 6 | ViplexHandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtouch-6/id1053266842/reviews)** | [2.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viplexhandy/id1241302188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alcorn McBride Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/372253045) | [Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/927755313) |

## What reviewers say

### ShowTouch 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtouch-6/id1053266842)

This app allows you to remotely control and monitor Alcorn McBride Ethernet-enabled show controllers. It automatically downloads custom user interfaces, enabling you to start sequences, display statuses, and adjust variables from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Remote control of show controllers, Monitor output statuses, Start sequences, Set variables, Toggle outputs, Automatic UI download

**In-app purchases:** none


### ViplexHandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viplexhandy/id1241302188)

Manage and control Taurus series multimedia players for LED displays. Design playlists, configure screens, and manage media files directly from your iOS device. This app offers comprehensive control for asynchronous full-color LED displays.

**Highlights:** Screen management, Solution editing, System settings, Media library, Quick screen configuration, Real-time control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShowTouch 6 free?

ShowTouch 6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ViplexHandy free?

ViplexHandy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShowTouch 6 or ViplexHandy?

ShowTouch 6 is rated higher. ShowTouch 6 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ViplexHandy averages 2.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do ShowTouch 6 or ViplexHandy have ads?

Neither ShowTouch 6 nor ViplexHandy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShowTouch 6 or ViplexHandy?

ShowTouch 6 ships an update every 2 months, and ViplexHandy every 6 weeks. Most recently, ShowTouch 6 was updated on October 24, 2026 and ViplexHandy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*