# ShoWorks™ vs Acres

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShoWorks™ at none against Acres's 2. ShoWorks™ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Acres's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Acres sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ShoWorks™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ShoWorks™ against 4.6 for Acres. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acres has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ShoWorks™'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Acres's.

ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, Acres monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShoWorks™ | Acres |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showorks/id490701417/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acres-land-data-and-parcel-maps/id1629489295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 163 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gladstone Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483397162) | [AcreMaps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629489297) |

## 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


### Acres

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acres-land-data-and-parcel-maps/id1629489295)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily discover property lines, owner information, and land for sale. Features include offline maps, 3D terrain visualization, route tracking, and the ability to save and share custom maps. Access detailed land data like soil composition, elevation, and historical imagery.

**Highlights:** Property line visualization, Owner information lookup, Land for sale listings, Offline map access, 3D terrain mapping, Route tracking, Custom map creation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acres+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Acres+ Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Full-featured app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Accurate maps and property data
- 💡 Helpful insights and analysis
- 🔍 Useful research tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated or inaccurate information
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Difficult to search by coordinates
- 🔧 Bugs and crashes
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes frequently
- Property information not up-to-date
- Incorrect parcel sizes and boundaries
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Allow searching by parcel ID
- Provide more frequent data updates
- Add ability to draw on/annotate maps
- Improve iPad compatibility
- Offer more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShoWorks™ free?

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

### Is Acres free?

Acres is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Acres is rated higher. ShoWorks™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Acres averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do ShoWorks™ or Acres have ads?

Neither ShoWorks™ nor Acres shows ads.

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

ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Acres monthly. Most recently, ShoWorks™ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Acres on October 25, 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.*