Lightovation by DMC vs IBS 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightovation by DMC
Navigate the lighting market with up-to-date exhibitor and product information. Discover event schedules, dining options, and transportation details. Save your favorite exhibitors and add personal notes for a personalized market experience.
- Searchable exhibitor list
- Floor-sorted exhibitor listings
- Updated campus and floor maps
- Event listings
- Dining information
- Transportation schedules
- Favorites with notes and photos
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This is the official Lightovation by DMC App. It is designed with multiple tools to help buyers navigate Market with up-to-date information on lighting exhibitors, product, DMC schedules, news, and upcoming events. It includes the following features: - Searchable Exhibitor List - Exhibitor listing sorted by Floor - Updated campus and floor maps - Listing of Lightovation Events - Current Dining offerings campus wide locations and hours - Market Date calendar integration with device APIs - Campus Shuttle line and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail schedules and information - "My Favorites” profile that allows buyers to add Exhibitor and Line favorites; including a Note feature to add exhibitor information and photos.
IBS 2026
Plan your visit to the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) with the official mobile app. Access exhibitor lists, maps, show highlights, education schedules, and event details to make the most of your time at the show.
- Exhibitor list
- Maps
- Show Highlights
- Education schedules
- Event details
- Favorites
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Planning for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is now faster and easier with the official mobile application for IBS 2026, Feb 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Plan your time at the Builders' Show with show information at your fingertips: -Exhibitors list -Maps -Show Highlights -Education -Events -Favorites
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IBS 2026 at none against Lightovation by DMC's shown. IBS 2026 also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Lightovation by DMC's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On price, 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.
Lightovation by DMC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBS 2026 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lightovation by DMC ships an update every 3 months, IBS 2026 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightovation by DMC | IBS 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Market Center Management Company, Ltd. | National Association of Home Builders |
Customer experience
Lightovation by DMC
IBS 2026
Bugs and requests
Lightovation by DMC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IBS 2026
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes and screen jumping on tablets
- Unable to log in or access account information
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate favorites/saved exhibitors into the map
- Provide more detailed floor plans and exhibitor information
- Improve search capabilities to easily find specific exhibitors
In-app purchases
Lightovation by DMC
No in-app purchases
IBS 2026
No in-app purchases
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