Surface Design Show vs New Designers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Surface Design Show
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Surface Design Show โ Official App The Surface Design Show App is the official app for Surface Design Show, taking place 3โ5 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London. It is the UKโs only event dedicated to surface material innovation for the architecture and interior design community. Plan your visit efficiently by building your own schedule, saving talks and sessions, and sending meeting requests to brands you want to connect with. The app also lets you explore the seminar programme, browse the exhibitor directory, navigate the interactive floorplan, and engage with other professionals across the show. The app centralises all key information โ including exhibitor profiles, speaker content, schedule planning, and networking tools โ to provide a streamlined, all-in-one experience before and during the show. Download the official Surface Design Show App to plan your visit, discover innovative surface materials, and connect with leading brands and industry professionals.
New Designers
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The official New Designers App - discover the next generation of design talent from across the UK and explore 2,500+ emerging designers all in one place. Whether you are visiting to discover new talent, recruit graduates, gain inspiration or explore the future of design, the ND App helps you plan your visit and stay organised throughout the event. Use the ND App to: Explore graduate designers and University showcases. Access event information quickly and easily. Browse graduate designer's works. Once downloaded, the ND App works without WiFi for core event features, helping you access information easily throughout the show. Download the free New Designers App and explore the future of design in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Surface Design Show at none against New Designers's shown. New Designers's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 | Surface Design Show | New Designers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Montgomery Group | Immediate Media Company Limited |
In-app purchases
Surface Design Show
No in-app purchases
New Designers
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Surface Design Show free?
Is New Designers free?
Do Surface Design Show or New Designers have ads?
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