Comparison

Inside The Show vs Purple.

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

Head to head
About

Inside The Show

Connect with fellow virtual presentation professionals to share insights on equipment, software, and trends. This community app helps you refine your skills and deliver engaging audience experiences through masterclasses, coaching, and one-on-one support.

Highlights
  • Connect with professionals
  • Share studio setups
  • Discuss equipment and software
  • Stay updated on trends
  • Receive one-on-one support
  • Enhance audience experiences
Features
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Inside The Show is the go-to community app for anyone serious about taking their virtual presentations to the next level. Whether you’re already hosting masterclass sessions, participating in group coaching, or offering one-on-one support, this is the space where you connect with others who share your passion. It’s the place to share your studio setup, discuss the best equipment and software, stay on top of the latest trends in virtual presentations, and get one-on-one support from the Inside The Show team. Everything inside the app is designed to help you keep delivering interactive, unforgettable audience experiences. Inside The Show is where those committed to excelling in virtual presentations gather, grow, and refine their skills.

About

Purple.

This social networking app focuses on facilitating real-life interactions. It helps users discover local events, share spontaneous moments, and connect in private groups, encouraging meaningful offline experiences.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby events
  • Share real-time Moments
  • Create private Circles
  • Host events with tools
  • Connect for real-life experiences
Features
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Purple brings discovery, community, and real-world experiences together. Find events near you, connect with people, share you interests, and get tickets, all in one place.

Screenshots

Inside The Show4 screens
Purple.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inside The Show at Free against Purple.'s $9.99. Inside The Show also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 4). Purple.'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Inside The Show is free to download; Purple. costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Inside The Show against 5.0 for Purple.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inside The Show ships an update every 2 months, Purple. every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Inside The Show versus Purple.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInside The ShowPurple.
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB95 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperInside The Show LLCPurple Social Inc.

Customer experience

Inside The Show

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Purple.

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Inside The Show

No in-app purchases

None

Purple.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inside The Show free?
Inside The Show is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Purple. free?
Purple. costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Inside The Show or Purple.?
Inside The Show and Purple. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Inside The Show or Purple. have ads?
Neither Inside The Show nor Purple. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inside The Show or Purple.?
Inside The Show ships an update every 2 months, and Purple. every 4 weeks. Most recently, Inside The Show was updated on October 28, 2026 and Purple. on October 25, 2026.

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