ShowsManager vs STORM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShowsManager
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ShowsHappening launched in May 2013 and has sold tickets for over 400 events including Malta's biggest events like Joseph Calleja 2016, Rockestra, The Sound of Music and Bla Kondixin and Eden Leusire (Comedy Club). ShowsHappening is also used by other regular events like G7, Sunglasses at Night, Blank, Eden leisure Electro Lobster, Events By Martin and many more. Our software puts event organisers in complete control of their events, in real-time, with some really nice features.
STORM
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Events Support System β Coordinated safety response, built for live events. When something goes wrong on-site, seconds matter. Events Support System gives your security, medical, and operations teams one shared platform to communicate, respond, and stay ahead of incidents β from a two-person team to a full festival crew. One tap to act Pre-written response protocols β evacuation procedures, lost child protocol, severe weather holds, medical emergency response β ready to broadcast to your entire team instantly. No fumbling for the right words during a crisis. Every incident, one timeline Chat, alerts, photos, and live locations flow into a single feed, so nothing gets lost across radios, texts, and spreadsheets. See exactly what's active, who's responding, and what's been resolved β all in real time. Never miss what matters Critical alerts reach your team the moment they happen, even if the app isn't open. Push notifications surface fire, security, and medical incidents immediately, so your team can respond before the situation escalates. Built for real event operations - Instant "Send Alert" broadcast with one tap - Direct emergency services dialing - Live GPS location tagging on incidents - Role-based visibility for security, medical, and command staff - Incident status tracking (active/resolved) Whether you're running a festival, conference, or public event, Events Support System keeps your team synced and your response fast β when it counts most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STORM at every 2 weeks against ShowsManager's every 10 months. ShowsManager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShowsManager ships an update every 10 months, STORM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 31, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShowsManager | STORM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Showshappening Ltd | SHIELD Consultants Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ShowsManager
No in-app purchases
STORM
No in-app purchases









