# ShowFinder vs Spott (Car spotting)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShowFinder at none against Spott (Car spotting)'s 2. ShowFinder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). Spott (Car spotting)'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months) and rating (3.5 vs 3.3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spott (Car spotting) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ShowFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spott (Car spotting) holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowFinder has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ShowFinder ships an update every 10 months, Spott (Car spotting) every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShowFinder | Spott (Car spotting) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showfinder/id530940407/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spott-car-spotting/id6702029111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHFT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/530940610) | [Tobias Johansson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053290989) |

## What reviewers say

### ShowFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showfinder/id530940407)

Discover automotive events, cruise-ins, and museums across the US and Canada. Browse detailed event information, view photo galleries, save favorites, and share with friends. Submit corrections or new events to keep the database comprehensive.

**Highlights:** 90,000+ automotive events, 4,700+ cruise-ins, 300+ museums, Location-specific results, Photo galleries, Save events to favorites, Add events to calendar, Share events via social media/text/email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great idea for finding car shows
- 👍 Easy to find and host events
- 👍 Useful for car enthusiasts
- 👍 Aggregates car shows simply
- 👍 Fast and intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work at all
- 🐛 Poor execution of a great idea
- 🐛 No longer works
- 🐛 SSL error at launch
- 🐛 App closes after starting

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work at all
- App not working
- SSL Error at launch
- App starts to open then closes
- Getting security warning

**Requested features**

- Fix the app so it works
- Add times for meets
- Add an option for time when submitting events
- Improve accuracy of dates and times
- Allow zip code search instead of only location service


### Spott (Car spotting)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spott-car-spotting/id6702029111)

Log cars you see in your surroundings and connect with a community of fellow car enthusiasts. Receive alerts when rare vehicles are spotted nearby, fostering a shared passion for automotive discovery.

**Highlights:** Log spotted cars, Follow other enthusiasts, Get nearby car alerts, Community interaction, Car discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spott Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Spott Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShowFinder free?

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

### Is Spott (Car spotting) free?

Spott (Car spotting) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShowFinder or Spott (Car spotting)?

Spott (Car spotting) is rated higher. ShowFinder averages 3.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Spott (Car spotting) averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ShowFinder or Spott (Car spotting) have ads?

Spott (Car spotting) shows ads; ShowFinder does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShowFinder or Spott (Car spotting)?

ShowFinder ships an update every 10 months, and Spott (Car spotting) every 5 days. Most recently, ShowFinder was updated on October 15, 2026 and Spott (Car spotting) on October 6, 2026.

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