Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Surface Design Show

Features
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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 3โ€“5 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London. It is the UKโ€™s 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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Surface Design Show4 screens
New Designers4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Surface Design Show versus New Designers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurface Design ShowNew Designers
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size58 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMontgomery GroupImmediate Media Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Surface Design Show

No in-app purchases

None

New Designers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surface Design Show free?
Surface Design Show is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is New Designers free?
New Designers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surface Design Show or New Designers have ads?
New Designers shows ads; Surface Design Show does not.

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