Comparison

OpenSEE vs ShowingNow

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

Head to head
About

OpenSEE

Remotely control electric locking devices and other electrical equipment via WiFi. Manage user permissions, view real-time status, and receive notifications from anywhere in the world. Supports up to 65 doors and 990 users.

Highlights
  • Remote control of electric locks
  • Real-time notifications and status updates
  • User permission management
  • Support for up to 65 doors
  • Event logging and web interface
  • Quick and easy installation
Features
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The OpenSee app is designed to work with the ZEM-CWI controller to control electric locking devices (Maglocks, Electric strikes, drop bolts, ETC) that can be installed in gates, main doors, and another type of doors, plus other electrical equipment that will be controlled remotely via WIFI that you can see it from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access on your computer, smartphone or tablet. Change settings and get live updates from miles away. OpenSee Key Features: • Quick and easy installation. • Be notified in real-time. • Control remotely doors or other electrical equipment. • 4 Universal Inputs and Outputs (Open collectors) • 990 Users who have permission to control. • Up to 65 doors can be controlled with the app. • Real-time status of your devices. • Create Permission schedules for users and devices. • Event log and notifications. • Web interface.

About

ShowingNow

This app connects real estate agents for gig work. Licensed agents can earn money by covering showings and open houses for others, or hire agents to cover their own listings. Payments are processed weekly.

Highlights
  • Earn money covering showings
  • Hire agents for your listings
  • Flexible schedule
  • Weekly payments
  • Real-time notifications for nearby showings
Features
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ShowingNow is the most trusted gig app for licensed real estate agents to earn money on their own schedule. In Showing Agent mode, you can pick up showings and open houses for other agents and get paid weekly. In Listing Agent mode, you can hire other agents on-demand to cover showings and open houses for your own listings, allowing you to save valuable time and be more efficient. Our network of Showing Agents is notified when a new showing is available nearby. Simply open the app to view the details and payment amount, and click accept to add a showing to your schedule and be connected with the listing agent. After completing the scheduled showing, click the complete button to get paid! Download ShowingNow today to begin streamlining your operations and earning cash on your own schedule!

Screenshots

OpenSEE4 screens
ShowingNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowingNow at 89% against OpenSEE's 31%. ShowingNow also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7). OpenSEE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShowingNow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of OpenSEE's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShowingNow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenSEE versus ShowingNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSEEShowingNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)4.7 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1532 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFPC SECURITY CORPShowingNow LLC

Customer experience

OpenSEE

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

ShowingNow

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

OpenSEE

No in-app purchases

None

ShowingNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSEE free?
OpenSEE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowingNow free?
ShowingNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSEE or ShowingNow?
ShowingNow is rated higher. OpenSEE averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ShowingNow averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.
Do OpenSEE or ShowingNow have ads?
Neither OpenSEE nor ShowingNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSEE or ShowingNow?
OpenSEE ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShowingNow every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenSEE was updated on October 6, 2026 and ShowingNow on October 15, 2026.

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