# ShoWorks™ vs TicketSpice

The clearest difference is rating: ShoWorks™ at 4.5 against TicketSpice's 3.9. ShoWorks™ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). TicketSpice's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ShoWorks™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TicketSpice has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShoWorks™'s written reviews are positive against 75% of TicketSpice's.

ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, TicketSpice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShoWorks™ | TicketSpice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showorks/id490701417/reviews)** | [3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticketspice/id1109464130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 163 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gladstone Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483397162) | [Webconnex LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440099902) |

## What reviewers say

### ShoWorks™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showorks/id490701417)

This companion app streamlines event management for fairs and livestock shows. It allows for easy check-in, judging, and updating of exhibits by syncing with desktop software. Utilize your device's camera for quick scanning and efficient data management.

**Highlights:** Entry management for events, Check-in and judge exhibits, Syncs with desktop software, Barcode scanning via camera, Kiosk check-in functionality, Animal weigh-in and placing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TicketSpice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticketspice/id1109464130)

Transform your mobile device into a ticket scanner. This app validates barcoded tickets purchased through its web software, utilizing your device's camera for QR codes and compatible hardware for other barcode types.

**Highlights:** Mobile ticket scanning, Barcode validation, QR code scanning, Hardware accessory support, TicketSpice web integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShoWorks™ free?

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

### Is TicketSpice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShoWorks™ or TicketSpice?

ShoWorks™ is rated higher. ShoWorks™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TicketSpice averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do ShoWorks™ or TicketSpice have ads?

Neither ShoWorks™ nor TicketSpice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShoWorks™ or TicketSpice?

ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, and TicketSpice every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShoWorks™ was updated on October 10, 2026 and TicketSpice on October 11, 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.*