Comparison

ShowsManager vs STORM CMS

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

Head to head
About

ShowsManager

Features
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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.

About

STORM CMS

Features
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STORM CMS [Crisis Management System] can be utilised in various scenarios and operational environments, from Oil and Gas operations to major global events. Once an Alert is generated (either on STORM or via the App), a notification is immediately sent out to the Crisis Management Team members (via email, SMS and on the App). Once team members access the plan on STORM, they are presented with their own specific actions within the plan. All updates done on the system are stored on a timeline which can be accessed by the team when required. Features: - Fully customisable to specific client needs - Available at point of use on any device - Alerts can be generated through various means (Online, By Phone and Panic Buttons) - Situational Awareness Mapping of critical sites and useful location - Integration with third party systems (e.g. GPS tracking) - Full audit trail of user activity

Screenshots

ShowsManager4 screens
STORM CMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STORM CMS at every 2 months against ShowsManager's every 10 months. ShowsManager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowsManager ships an update every 10 months, STORM CMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 31, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ShowsManager versus STORM CMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowsManagerSTORM CMS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShowshappening LtdSHIELD Consultants Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ShowsManager

No in-app purchases

None

STORM CMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShowsManager free?
ShowsManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STORM CMS free?
STORM CMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShowsManager or STORM CMS have ads?
Neither ShowsManager nor STORM CMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShowsManager or STORM CMS?
ShowsManager ships an update every 10 months, and STORM CMS every 2 months. Most recently, ShowsManager was updated on May 31, 2026 and STORM CMS on May 18, 2026.

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