Comparison

ShowViewer vs FLOW 4V

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

Head to head
About

ShowViewer

Features
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The viewer for the ShowPulse Live Performance system which lets you view your chords and lyrics on your iPhone or iPad on Stage. It automatically discovers and connects to the ShowPulse server. You can control if you want to see chords, lyrics or both and customize the font size to your needs on stage. You can also remote control the ShowPulse server to start songs from stage and navigate the set list. You can even do this from the watch. Note: You a ShowPulse server for this app. Visit show-pulse.com for more information.

About

FLOW 4V

Features
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Take control of every take. Meet the FLOW 4V app – the companion app for the brand new FLOW 4V mobile recorder. Designed for filmmakers and video producers on the move, FLOW 4V puts professional audio control right in your hands, so you can focus on the shot while keeping your sound dialed in. What you can do: Monitor & Record • Start and stop recording with a tap • Keep an eye on recording status with a clear recording indicator • Stay in sync with timecode display and timecode mode indicator Mix & Control • Adjust channel faders for the perfect blend • Set channel record enable per track • Mute or solo any channel on the fly • Get a clear view of levels with the channel level meter and overview Connectivity & Monitoring • Check your Bluetooth connection status at a glance • Control headphone volume without touching the recorder The FLOW 4V app is free to download and requires a FLOW 4V mobile recorder.

Screenshots

ShowViewer2 screens
FLOW 4V3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FLOW 4V at every 2 months against ShowViewer's every 6 months. FLOW 4V also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowViewer ships an update every 6 months, FLOW 4V every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ShowViewer versus FLOW 4V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowViewerFLOW 4V
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas KeldenichEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

In-app purchases

None

ShowViewer

No in-app purchases

None

FLOW 4V

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShowViewer free?
ShowViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FLOW 4V free?
FLOW 4V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShowViewer or FLOW 4V have ads?
Neither ShowViewer nor FLOW 4V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShowViewer or FLOW 4V?
ShowViewer ships an update every 6 months, and FLOW 4V every 2 months. Most recently, ShowViewer was updated on October 12, 2026 and FLOW 4V on October 17, 2026.

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