SMG vs FSB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SMG
Explore a comprehensive catalog of modern machinery for installing synthetic sports surfaces. This app provides detailed technical specifications and video demonstrations of tools and accessories, showcasing decades of industry expertise.
- Machine catalog overview
- Detailed technical information
- Video demonstrations
- Tools and accessories
- Industry expertise showcase
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For about 40 years SMG has been offering a unique range of modern machinery for the installation of synthetic surfaces in the sports industry. As a pioneer in the special sector βsynthetic sports surfaces and artificial turfβ SMG disposes of recognized competence and experience since decades. This app gives an overview on our machines, tools and accessories. You will find detailed technical information and videos.
FSB
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The Mobile Guide for FSB is the interactive event guide for the event from 28.-31.10.2025. Sustainable sports and leisure facilities support environmental responsibility, social justice and long-term financial viability in the sports sector. Discussing these forward-looking topics is now more important than ever, and FSBβ―β International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities β is the ideal platform. After all, this is where the industry comes together to experience and present visions of tomorrowβs urban living environments. In 2025, attendance at this leading trade fair will once again be a must for industry professionals from all over the world. Decision makers from municipalities and associations, international buyers, investors, planning agencies, architects and operators of stadiums, event locations and arenas come to Cologne to discover the latest trends and innovations, exchange ideas with industry partners and find the right solutions for their current projects. This functional and user-friendly app makes it easier for you to prepare your visit to the trade fair and supports you on site at the trade fair in Cologne. EXHIBITOR | PRODUCTS | INFORMATIONS The app offers a detailed exhibitor and product directory as well as a floor plan with all exhibitors' stands. Find information about the program or for arrival and departure, as well as accommodation in Cologne. PLAN YOU VISIT Find exhibitors by name, country and product groups and plan your visits with favourites, contacts, appointments and notes. Get information about the program. Keep track of interesting program dates with favourites to program dates. NOTIFICATIONS Get notification for short-term program changes and other short-term organizational changes directly to your device. NETWORKING Networking allows exhibitors and visitors to exchange contact information in the app before, during and after the event. LEADTRACKING Leadtracking allows the convenient export of their contacts made during the event. DATA PROTECTION The Mobile Guide requires appropriate permissions for "Add to address book" and "Add to Calendar" and will ask for that first time you use these functions. Contact data and appointments are stored at any time only local on your device. HELP & SUPPORT Send email for support to fsb@visitor.koelnmesse.de IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION After installation the app will once download compressed data for exhibitors, extract and import them. Please make sure you have an adequate Internet connection and have some patience during this first import. This procedure can take up to one minute for the first time and should not be interrupted.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FSB at monthly against SMG's every 7 months. SMG's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMG ships an update every 7 months, FSB monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMG | FSB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLUE BOX - Productions | Koelnmesse GmbH |
In-app purchases
SMG
No in-app purchases
FSB
No in-app purchases









