DBMIBS vs McFarland Cable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBMIBS
Navigate the world's largest boat and yacht show with this official app. Discover a vast range of watercraft, from kayaks to superyachts, and explore the latest marine innovations. Plan your visit with interactive maps, event schedules, and exhibitor information.
- Exhibitor search and favorites
- Filter new and brokerage boats
- Special events and seminar schedule
- Interactive show maps
- Exclusive updates and notifications
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Download the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Official App. DBMIBS is the largest boat and yacht show in the world. The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show have joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the largest boat and yachting event in the world. Discover everything from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations and marine accessories. Search for exhibiting companies and tag your favorites. Filter through new and brokerage boats at the show. View the schedule of special events and educational seminars. Use maps to navigate between the show's 6 locations. Tune into exclusive updates, notifications, and show highlights.
McFarland Cable
Access government meetings, public information sessions, sports broadcasts, and community events from the Village of McFarland. Content is available through the app's website and YouTube channel.
- Government meeting broadcasts
- Public information sessions
- Sports broadcasts
- Musical performances
- Community content
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WMCF, the McFarland Cable Channel, is owned by the Village of McFarland and managed by the Communications Department. WMCF is available on Spectrum channel 982 and TDS channel 982. Government meetings and public information sessions are available on the McFarland Cable Channel website; Sports broadcasts, musical performances, and other community content are available on the McFarland Cable YouTube Channel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: McFarland Cable at 5.0 against DBMIBS's 1.4. McFarland Cable also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DBMIBS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
McFarland Cable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DBMIBS has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DBMIBS ships an update every 2 weeks, McFarland Cable every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DBMIBS | McFarland Cable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | INFORMA GROUP PLC | Cablecast Community Media LLC |
In-app purchases
DBMIBS
No in-app purchases
McFarland Cable
No in-app purchases
