Frequently asked questions

Every ShowBuild user can create a group and add up to five members at no cost. This makes it easy for small teams to collaborate using Notes, Running Times, and messaging without a subscription.

You can also join as many other groups as you'd like, regardless of their size.

For users who want to create more groups or manage larger teams, subscription options are available.

ShowBuild is currently available for macOS and iPhone.

Support for additional platforms may be considered in the future based on user feedback and demand.

Yes. ShowBuild includes both group chat and direct messaging.

Group chat allows your entire team to communicate in a shared, organized space tied to your project. It's ideal for production-wide updates, note discussions, and collaborative decision-making.

Direct messaging lets you have private one-on-one conversations with individual collaborators when you need a quick clarification or a more focused exchange.

All messages are encrypted, so your conversations stay secure and accessible only to the intended participants.

ShowBuild is currently available for macOS 26 and later, and iPhone running iOS 26 and later.

The app relies on modern Apple security frameworks and system-level encryption technologies introduced in Apple's latest operating systems. Requiring current versions of macOS and iOS helps ensure full functionality, reliable syncing, strong data protection, and the best overall performance.

We recommend keeping your Mac and iPhone up to date to receive the latest security updates, features, and compatibility improvements.

Please contact us using the form below with any questions or issues. You can also click the "feedback" button in the app to email us. We will respond promptly.

ShowBuild uses end-to-end encryption to protect notes and text messages. This means your content is encrypted on your device before it is sent and can only be decrypted by authorized members of your team.

Encryption keys are securely stored in your macOS Keychain and are never accessible to ShowBuild servers. Even we cannot read your encrypted notes or messages.

Your production conversations and creative notes stay private — accessible only to the collaborators you choose.

Yes. ShowBuild is designed to work in both individual and enterprise-managed environments.

Users can create an account on any supported Mac or iPhone and then securely sync their account to additional devices using ShowBuild's built-in device syncing feature. Simply generate a sync code on one device and enter it on another to connect the devices to the same account.

This approach allows users to access their projects across multiple Macs and iPhones without requiring personal iCloud accounts or consumer-focused device migration tools. It's particularly useful in studio, network, facility, and enterprise environments where devices are managed by an organization and direct access to personal cloud services may be restricted.

All synced devices remain connected to the same ShowBuild account, ensuring that messages, notes, running times, calendars, and project data stay available wherever you work.