Comparison

Showtime VR Controller vs SP Grid Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Showtime VR Controller

This application allows for the remote management and synchronized playback of multiple VR headsets. It supports 360-degree videos, graphics, and photos, making it ideal for business presentations, marketing events, and VR theater solutions.

Highlights
  • Remote VR headset management
  • Synchronized content playback
  • 360-degree video and photo support
  • Slideshow functionality
  • Business presentation tool
  • Kiosk solution
Features
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Showtime VR enables remote management of many VR headsets. The solution includes a 360 player which is installed on smartphones and is able to play 360 degrees videos (both 2D and 3D) and 360 graphics and photos (panoramas) up to 8192x4096px as a slideshow. This is a controller application. The controller application is installed on a iPad/iPhone. The content can be played synchronically on all headsets or asynchronically. Showtime VR is designed for business professional presentations, marketing campaigns activations, movie shows - VR theatre solution, kiosk solutions – little involvement of staff, fair presentations, events - everywhere where you need to have full control over the VR headsets and the content presented on them, where you have to manage remotely the VR headsets and would like to present the VR content in synchronic way.

About

SP Grid Viewer

Features
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Grid Viewer: Your Gateway to Effortless Control Step into the future of remote control technology with Grid Viewer, the ultimate companion app for Grid Studio. Connect seamlessly to the Grid Studio server and unlock a fully customizable interface tailored to your needs. With Grid Viewer, you can: Take control effortlessly: Use dynamic interface elements like buttons, sliders, and dropdowns for precise interactions Stay in the know: Access real-time updates and system reports via sleek, custom dashboards Customize your workflow: Experience an intuitive interface pushed directly to your device for unparalleled convenience Designed for efficiency, flexibility, and real-time interaction, Grid Viewer puts the power of control right into your hands. Download Grid Viewer today and redefine your experience with Grid Studio!

Screenshots

Showtime VR Controller1 screens
SP Grid Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Showtime VR Controller at 11.0 against SP Grid Viewer's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Showtime VR Controller ships an update every 3 months, SP Grid Viewer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Showtime VR Controller versus SP Grid Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowtime VR ControllerSP Grid Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShowtime VR Sp. z o.o.Stage Precision GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Showtime VR Controller

No in-app purchases

None

SP Grid Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Showtime VR Controller free?
Showtime VR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SP Grid Viewer free?
SP Grid Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Showtime VR Controller or SP Grid Viewer have ads?
Neither Showtime VR Controller nor SP Grid Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Showtime VR Controller or SP Grid Viewer?
Showtime VR Controller ships an update every 3 months, and SP Grid Viewer every 4 months. Most recently, Showtime VR Controller was updated on November 2, 2026 and SP Grid Viewer on October 30, 2026.

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