PowerTap. vs ShowMatic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PowerTap.
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App helps residents stay informed and in control of their electricity usage and transactions within their residential estate. For use in select Estate. Purchases for power are made offline at the Estate Office, while the app provides a seamless digital record and management system for all related activities. With this app, residents can: โข View a dashboard of their monthly power purchases โข Generate and share digital receipts โข Track all past and current power transactions โข Report power-related issues directly to estate management โข Receive real-time notifications on power alerts and updates Designed for convenience, transparency, and effective communication, this app ensures residents remain connected to power-related information within their community.
ShowMatic
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ShowMatic is the mobile command center for our controllers. Built for haunted attractions, escape rooms, interactive exhibits, and entertainment venues that demand instant visibility and zero downtime. YOUR SHOW IN YOUR POCKET See every device across your location at a glance. Live status streams over Wi-Fi so you know the second a prop stops responding, an air loop drops pressure, or a controller loses power - before patrons notice. MONITOR & DIAGNOSE FROM ANYWHERE Monitor and diagnose your devices from right in front of the prop, from anywhere in the world over the internet, or even without Wi-Fi or internet. FAULT NOTIFICATIONS Get a push alert when a problem is detected. Your tech team can intercept problems before the show is affected. MANAGE AND CONFIGURE Use the app to provision your devices for Wi-Fi, upload sounds, configure scenes, and more. REQUIREMENTS ShowMatic hardware and a ShowMatic account on our cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ShowMatic at 3 against PowerTap.'s โ. PowerTap.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PowerTap. | ShowMatic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joshua Okodugha | Bright Ideas Custom Electronics Inc |
In-app purchases
PowerTap.
No in-app purchases
ShowMatic
No in-app purchases









