# Showcase Workshop vs Core

Showcase Workshop and Core both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Showcase Workshop's written reviews are positive against 33% of Core's. Core's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Showcase Workshop against 3.1 for Core. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Core has 59 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Showcase Workshop's written reviews are positive against 33% of Core's.

Showcase Workshop ships an update every 3 months, Core every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Showcase Workshop | Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showcase-workshop/id460799429/reviews) | **[3.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-mark/id1066915693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Showcase Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/460799432) | [Tiva Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/489488575) |

## What reviewers say

### Showcase Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showcase-workshop/id460799429)

Transform your device into a dynamic sales, presentation, and training tool. Create interactive content with various media types, present offline, and track prospect engagement. Keep your team updated with instant notifications.

**Highlights:** Create interactive presentations, Import existing assets, Offline presentation viewing, Track prospect engagement, Push notifications for updates, Digital content sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-mark/id1066915693)

Streamline your business ordering process with this intuitive iOS application. Access your full catalog, track order history, and stay informed about promotions and new items. Improve accuracy and efficiency in managing your business operations.

**Highlights:** Full catalog visibility with costing, 8-week order history tracking, Promotional notifications and deals, Reorder from past orders/invoices, Barcode scanning via camera, Access to promotional flyers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Showcase Workshop free?

Showcase Workshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Core free?

Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Showcase Workshop or Core?

Core is rated higher. Showcase Workshop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Core averages 3.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do Showcase Workshop or Core have ads?

Neither Showcase Workshop nor Core shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Showcase Workshop or Core?

Showcase Workshop ships an update every 3 months, and Core every 2 months. Most recently, Showcase Workshop was updated on September 5, 2026 and Core on June 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*