CMPX Show vs RFAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CMPX Show
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Canadaβs Show for the HVACR & Plumbing Industries Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON ABOUT THE SHOW The CMPX Show, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is one of North America's largest trade shows for the mechanicals and Plumbing industry. Itβs THE event to source products, information, equipment, and applications for industry professionals who want one-on-one access to the latest information and hands-on opportunities to come face-to-face with tomorrow's trends. THERE'S NOTHING LIKE CMPX No show in Canada compares with CMPX - over 500 exhibitors representing all the products, the innovations, the applications, and the information that really define the mechanicals and plumbing industry today. There are plenty of new products, emerging technologies throughout the show and the show's popular free education - the place for a solid line up of programs on the latest trends, the newest applications and up-to-the-minute regulations. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Plumbing, HVACR & mechanical contractors, installers, technicians, wholesalers, engineers, architects, building managers, renovators, specifiers, government personnel, manufacturers reps, retailers, journalists, teachers & students.
RFAM
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RFAM (Recreation Facility Asset Management) brings your facility inspections out of the office and into the field. Built for municipalities and recreation facility teams, the app connects directly to your RFAM system, so everything you do on mobile shows up on the web instantly β and vice versa. COMPLETE INSPECTIONS IN THE FIELD β’ View your Current, Past, and Upcoming inspections in a clear, sortable table β’ Fill out inspection checklists with simple Pass / Fail / N/A controls β’ Submit partially and finish later β completed items lock, the rest stay editable β’ Start On-Demand inspections whenever they're needed CAPTURE EVERYTHING ON SITE β’ Take photos with your camera or attach files directly to an inspection β’ Add time-stamped notes as you work β’ Scan an inspection's QR code to jump straight to it STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FACILITIES β’ Dashboard with pass/fail results, top operators, and your inspection streak β’ Color-coded statuses so you can spot failed and incomplete inspections at a glance β’ Powerful search and filters by name, asset, inspector, date, and status MADE FOR REAL WORK DAYS β’ Full English and French support β switch anytime β’ Light and dark mode β’ Stays signed in between site visits β’ Works on iPhone and iPad RFAM is used by municipalities and recreation facilities to manage arenas, pools, playgrounds, parks, and more. An RFAM account from Marmak Information Technologies is required to sign in, contact: info@marmak.ca to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RFAM at every 3 weeks against CMPX Show's every 23 months. CMPX Show's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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.
CMPX Show ships an update every 23 months, RFAM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMPX Show | RFAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mobile Town Guide | Marmak Industries Ltd |
In-app purchases
CMPX Show
No in-app purchases
RFAM
No in-app purchases









