D2P Shows vs STFM/MMTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
D2P Shows
This app helps exhibitors at contract manufacturing events capture and manage leads by scanning attendee badges or manually entering details. Streamline follow-up and convert conversations into business opportunities.
- QR code lead scanning
- Manual lead entry
- Lead management
- Onsite lead capture
- Streamlined follow-up
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The official lead retrieval app for Design-2-Part Shows — America’s leading contract manufacturing events. Design-2-Part Shows connect American job shops and contract manufacturers with OEM engineers, managers, and purchasing professionals actively searching for manufacturing partners. With the D2P Shows app, exhibitors can quickly capture and manage leads onsite by scanning attendee QR codes or manually entering contact information. Easily record every valuable connection, organize lead details, and streamline your post-show follow-up so your team can respond faster and turn conversations into new business opportunities. Make the most of every connection at Design-2-Part Shows with fast, simple lead retrieval.
STFM/MMTS
Access exclusive manufacturing content, event information, and industry insights. Connect with experts, discover the latest trends, and navigate events with smart recommendations and detailed schedules.
- Exclusive community content
- Event information and navigation
- Networking opportunities
- Industry expert connections
- Smart recommendations
- Latest manufacturing trends
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Join SME’s 365 community for exclusive content, event information, and valuable manufacturing resources. Connect with industry experts, access insights, and stay updated on the latest trends. SME+ features: SME Events: Find critical event details, navigate the floor plan, build your agenda, access networking, preview exhibitors, and much more! • RAPID + TCT • Smart Manufacturing Experience • Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) Harness the power of SME's smart recommendations for deeper connections on topics that matter to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STFM/MMTS at every 2 weeks against D2P Shows's every 6 months. STFM/MMTS also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 3). D2P Shows's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for D2P Shows against 4.0 for STFM/MMTS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STFM/MMTS has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
D2P Shows ships an update every 6 months, STFM/MMTS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | D2P Shows | STFM/MMTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.0 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Job Shop Company, Inc. | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
Customer experience
D2P Shows
STFM/MMTS
In-app purchases
D2P Shows
No in-app purchases
STFM/MMTS
No in-app purchases
