Showrunner app vs On The Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Showrunner app
Discover art exhibitions in New York City with this comprehensive guide. Explore current and upcoming shows, find trending exhibitions, and navigate using an interactive map. Filter by various criteria and create shareable lists to plan your art adventures.
- Curated feed of current/upcoming exhibitions
- Trending exhibitions highlight
- Interactive map for nearby shows
- Advanced filtering by subject, medium, neighborhood
- Follow curated lists
- Create and share custom lists
- Notifications for openings/closings
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Showrunner is the most comprehensive app for art discovery in New York City. Whether you're an avid collector, curious viewer, or planning a weekend outing, Showrunner makes it easy to explore all the art NYC has to offer. - Scroll through a curated feed of current and upcoming exhibitions - Discover the most popular exhibitions now with shows marked as Trending - Navigate the interactive map to find shows nearby - Filter by subject, medium, neighborhood, opening date, and more - Follow curated lists by featured artists, collectors, and show goers - Create your own lists and share them with friends - Stay updated on openings, closings, and must-see shows From Chelsea to Tribeca to the LES, Showrunner helps you experience the art world your way. Discover what’s on view now—and what’s worth seeing next.
On The Grid
Discover people who share your interest in specific locations. Save places you want to visit, organize them into lists, and connect with others who have saved the same spots. Turn great locations into shared experiences.
- Find friends through shared places
- Save and import spot links
- Organize favorite locations into lists
- Discover popular spots
- Connect over shared interests
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MAKE FRIENDS THROUGH PLACES Tired of seeing all these cool places and not having people to go with? Discover people who love or want to try the same spots you do. Our app helps you find friends through the places you want to go. HOW IT WORKS - Save any spot: Import or paste links from IG, TikTok, Google Maps, or add them manually via search. - Organize your favorites: Build lists for cafés, bars, restaurants, museums, gyms, trips and more. - Meet people naturally: See others who saved the same spots and connect over shared interests. WHY YOU’L LOVE IT - Make new friends through the places you enjoy - Build lists and keep track of your favorite spots - Discover popular spots through shared interest - Works anywhere, for everyday life or trips GET ON THE GRID TODAY Save a place, discover friends, and finally turn great spots into shared experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Showrunner app at 5.0 against On The Grid's 4.8. Showrunner app also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Showrunner app holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 31 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Showrunner app ships an update every 2 weeks, On The Grid weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Showrunner app | On The Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (18 ratings) — better | 4.8 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Milton Gomez | JKR Software |
Customer experience
Showrunner app
On The Grid
In-app purchases
Showrunner app
No in-app purchases
On The Grid
No in-app purchases
