Comparison

ShoWorks™ vs Fairs.com Gate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShoWorks™

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
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ShoWorks is the world’s leading entry management software for fairs, festivals, livestock shows, and exhibitions. Manage, check-in and judge exhibits with this “must have” tool by swiping ribbons, places, weights, and more, onto entries downloaded from your existing ShoWorks fair management software for Windows. Not a ShoWorks user? Start your FREE trial today. How does ShoWorks work? • Install the full client version of ShoWorks onto any Windows machine. • Receive entries to your show via the built-in online entries website or manual data entry, letting exhibitors optionally print their barcoded receipts and entry tags. • Use this free iPad app as a companion to manage and update these entries in various ways, such as kiosk check-in, animal weigh-in, judging and placing, and more. • Use the existing built-in iPad camera to scan barcoded tags and receipts for quick access. • Sync the changes back to the client version of ShoWorks where you can complete the process of distributing awards and reports for your participants. Requires ShoWorks for Windows.

About

Fairs.com Gate

This app streamlines fair and festival entry by allowing gate agents to quickly scan and sell tickets. It simplifies the process, reduces wait times, and provides real-time attendee lists for efficient check-ins.

Highlights
  • Ticket scanning
  • Gate sales
  • Real-time attendee lists
  • Manual check-in
  • User-friendly interface
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Fairs.com Gate is the ultimate solution for fair and festival gate agents. Our app simplifies the entry process by enabling agents to scan and sell tickets directly at the gate. No more long lines or paperwork – just quick, efficient service that gets the fun started faster! Key features: • Ticket Scanning: Instantly validate entry tickets with our fast and reliable scanning system. • Gate Sales: Sell tickets right at the gate, perfect for last-minute attendees or additional purchases. • Attendee Details: See lists of attendees in real-time and check people in manually. • User-Friendly Interface: Our app is designed with simplicity in mind, making it easy for anyone to use with minimal training. Whether you’re hosting a local fair, a state festival, or any event in between, Fairs.com Gate is designed to enhance your guests' entrance experience while making your job as a gate agent simpler and more efficient.

Screenshots

Fairs.com Gate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fairs.com Gate at 5.0 against ShoWorks™'s 4.5. Fairs.com Gate also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fairs.com Gate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, Fairs.com Gate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShoWorks™ versus Fairs.com Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoWorks™Fairs.com Gate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGladstone Inc.Fairs.com

Customer experience

ShoWorks™

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fairs.com Gate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ShoWorks™

No in-app purchases

None

Fairs.com Gate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShoWorks™ free?
ShoWorks™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fairs.com Gate free?
Fairs.com Gate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShoWorks™ or Fairs.com Gate?
Fairs.com Gate is rated higher. ShoWorks™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fairs.com Gate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ShoWorks™ or Fairs.com Gate have ads?
Neither ShoWorks™ nor Fairs.com Gate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShoWorks™ or Fairs.com Gate?
ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fairs.com Gate fortnightly. Most recently, ShoWorks™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Fairs.com Gate on October 7, 2026.

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