IPC Shows vs SEMAShow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPC Shows
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IPC is a global trade association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of its members, who are participants in the electronics industry. In pursuit of these objectives, IPC will devote resources to management improvement and technology enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the environment, and pertinent government relations.
SEMAShow
Navigate the SEMA Show with this official app. Discover exhibitors, view floorplans, get directions, and stay updated on schedules, events, and celebrity appearances. Enhance your experience with an interactive product scanner and social media integration.
- Exhibitor lists
- Interactive floorplans
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Event schedules
- Product scanner
- Social media integration
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The 2026 SEMA Show takes place November 3-6, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. The event connects the global automotive aftermarket with the latest innovations, ideas, and experiences. Download the official app to navigate the Show like a pro, complete with exhibitor lists, floorplans, turn-by-turn directions, schedules of education, events, and celebrity appearances, transportation options, an interactive product scanner, social media jumps and so much more. A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the organizer of the SEMA Show. Learn more and get involved at SEMA.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SEMAShow at none against IPC Shows's shown. SEMAShow also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). IPC Shows's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
IPC Shows ships an update every 3 months, SEMAShow every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPC Shows | SEMAShow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IPC International, Inc. | SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION & PERFORMANCE RACING, INC. |
In-app purchases
IPC Shows
No in-app purchases
SEMAShow
No in-app purchases
