Comparison

SpinDisplay vs ShowMatic

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

Head to head
About

SpinDisplay

Control your spin display device with this application. It offers a straightforward interface for managing your device's settings and functionality.

Highlights
  • Control spin display device
  • Manage device settings
  • Straightforward interface
Features
Read full description

An app for controlling spin display device.

About

ShowMatic

Read full description

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

SpinDisplay4 screens
ShowMatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShowMatic at every 4 weeks against SpinDisplay's every 2 months. SpinDisplay's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpinDisplay ships an update every 2 months, ShowMatic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpinDisplay versus ShowMatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpinDisplayShowMatic
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小龙 房Bright Ideas Custom Electronics Inc

In-app purchases

None

SpinDisplay

No in-app purchases

None

ShowMatic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpinDisplay free?
SpinDisplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowMatic free?
ShowMatic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpinDisplay or ShowMatic have ads?
Neither SpinDisplay nor ShowMatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpinDisplay or ShowMatic?
SpinDisplay ships an update every 2 months, and ShowMatic every 4 weeks. Most recently, SpinDisplay was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShowMatic on October 22, 2026.

Other comparisons