Comparison

Gantom Updater vs ShowMatic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gantom Updater

Features
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This is a specialty tool used to install custom firmware or firmware upgrades onto Gantom's compatible products. An auxiliary cable is all that is needed to connect between your iOS device and the device to be updated. This tool is only intended for use by trained professionals with our compatible devices. DO NOT USE unless instructed to do so because this tool may disable your Gantom device if used incorrectly.

About

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.

Screenshots

Gantom Updater4 screens
ShowMatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShowMatic at every 3 weeks against Gantom Updater's every 7 months. Gantom Updater's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gantom Updater ships an update every 7 months, ShowMatic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Gantom Updater versus ShowMatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGantom UpdaterShowMatic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS6.1 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGantomBright Ideas Custom Electronics Inc

In-app purchases

None

Gantom Updater

No in-app purchases

None

ShowMatic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gantom Updater free?
Gantom Updater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowMatic free?
ShowMatic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gantom Updater or ShowMatic have ads?
Neither Gantom Updater nor ShowMatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gantom Updater or ShowMatic?
Gantom Updater ships an update every 7 months, and ShowMatic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gantom Updater was updated on October 12, 2026 and ShowMatic on October 5, 2026.

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