# Bits - Stand up Comedy Writing — Write Jokes, Build Sets

> Stand-up comedy writing and performance organization tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Amitay Tweeto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amitay Tweeto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472984883)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 228 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 263 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, German (Germany), Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2019-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465/reviews.md

## What is Bits?

Bits is an app for professional stand-up comedians. It’s designed to keep your writing process fast and organized so you can focus on your comedy instead of the tools. Here's what it offers:

*WRITE BITS*
Whenever a funny thought pops into your brain, you can quickly add it to your infinite bits list. Just open the app, hit that plus button, and start writing. All your bits are saved securely*, instantly, and automatically so you won’t have to worry about that.

*ADD NOTES*
Writing the perfect bit comes with lots of experimentation and small details to remember. To help you with the ongoing process of adjustments, each bit has its section of notes. Bits and notes always come together so you won’t be able to lose important notes you’ve written to yourself.

*BUILD SETS*
We all wish for the perfect set. The set will catch the crowd on its first bit and finish with resounding laughter. This glory set is the easiest to build and manage. You can add bits to existing sets or create a new set and add bits to it. Simply drag & drop to reorder the bits and have them ready one by one. Move jokes up and down, remove and add until you find that perfect balance of laughs.

*ON STAGE MODE*
The old days of paper pages on a stool are over! When you’re up there on stage, you can switch to the on-stage mode and have your set ready for your performance. The screen will remain turned on and all black. While you perform, you can swipe right or left to indicate if the joke did well or not so you can come back to it later and reshape it the way you think best.

*ORGANIZE WITH LABELS*
Planning a Christmas set? And how about those airport bits? Or where did you put all of your funny bits about your dad? Oh, they’re all labeled! Label each bit with any label(s) you want. Either apply labels from the bit screen or add bits to an existing label from the labels screen. Access by bit the themes you think are most suitable for your next set.

*SET STATUSES*
Writing a bit is a process. It starts with a thought and moves up the ladder until it’s done. Draft, done, or gold - these are predefined statuses for your bits which will help you plan ahead and easily see which bits need more work, which can be performed and get laughs, and which are so good that you can close and get max cheers from your crowd.

*TIME YOUR BITS*
You got only 5 minutes, 5:10 at most. Which bits can be squeezed in to fit that time limitation? Oh, that’s easy. Each bit is generated with an approximate time it’ll take you to perform it, but you can always tweak it and make sure you can plan every bit to fit perfectly into its time slot.

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*Please note that material backup, bit feedback, and custom icons are available to paid subscribers only.

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I’d love to answer your questions or just hear what you think about Bits. Find me online at:


amitay@thebits.club

Twitter: @standUpBitsApp

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Privacy Policy: https://www.thebits.club/privacy-policy

Terms & Conditions: https://www.thebits.club/termsnconditions

## Key features

- Quickly capture joke ideas
- Add detailed notes to each bit
- Build and reorder performance sets
- On-stage mode for live shows
- Organize bits with custom labels
- Track bit status (draft, done, gold)
- Estimate and time bit performance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $39.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Bits?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📝 Excellent for organizing comedy bits and sets
- ⏱️ Built-in time tracking for jokes
- 🎯 Comedy gym feature with daily writing prompts
- 🏷️ Flexible labeling and categorization system
- 🤖 AI-powered constructive feedback on material
- 🔄 Responsive and attentive developer support
- 💪 Habit-building daily notifications and challenges
- 🎪 Open mic venue discovery feature
- ✨ Continuous updates and feature improvements

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall implementation frustrates long-time free users
- 🔒 Data deletion for non-paying users feels like ransomware
- 🐛 Sync issues between desktop and mobile platforms
- 🗑️ Unexpected data loss and material deletion
- 📱 Web version needs improvement
- 🖥️ Mobile version could be better optimized
- ⌨️ Text formatting issues and keyboard behavior problems
- 🔤 Lacks accessibility features like font size adjustment
- 🎯 Writing streak counter resets unexpectedly
- 📊 Difficult navigation in live performance mode

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to save edits and loses material
- Cross-platform synchronization not working properly
- Entire joke libraries deleted without warning
- Writing streak counter resets unexpectedly
- Bits randomly dropped from sets
- Text formatting jumps to bottom of page when adding line breaks
- Sets page pops up repeatedly when trying to navigate back
- Gags stuck scrolled to top when editing
- Keyboard stays on screen blocking text visibility
- Showtime swipe function has unintuitive directional logic
- Data loss on app updates or device transfers

**Most requested features**

- Font size adjustment for visually impaired users
- Better web version functionality
- iPad-optimized version
- Dark mode option
- Ability to record and playback jokes
- Keyword search functionality for set building
- Performance tracking with worked/didn't work indicators
- Gag title feature for better organization
- Bullet points and checkbox formatting within gags
- Drag-and-drop custom gag organization
- Social component to connect with other comedians
- Timer with toggle visibility during showtime
- Better text formatting and color highlighting
- Improved showtime display with larger text
- Filter and sort gags by status (drafts, completed, etc.)
- Ability to edit gags while in a set
- Auto-correct and spell-check functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ease of use

*2026-01-03, version 6.0.53*

It’s very simple to use and helps keep my bits organized

### 5/5 — Best App for Comics

*2025-11-25, version 6.0.51*

I’ve been searching for the best app to gather my bits and I asked around but no one knew how to organise their work!  Ann Dominic is now sharing the news! This is the best App

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-11-09*

Bits is a great way to organize your stand up bits. It allows you to group them into a set and the comedy gym option is a great way to get a random topic and work on your craft. The app gives constructive feedback on your bits, which is great if you’re still new to the stand up scene. I highly recommend.

**Developer response:** Hey there! Thanks so much for this kind review! 🤗

### 1/5 — It Deletes Your Material

*2025-07-30*

Pretty terrible of the developers to have a limit where I can’t even change my own jokes without you guys deleting them because I don’t pay for a subscription. It’s not like that’s the only way you guys can monetize instead of an advertisement system that can avoid taking data from client side use. Or at least a service that doesn’t screw you by deleting your jokes if you don’t pay them. That’s called RANSOMWARE. Give me my jokes back.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry, but what? 😳
The app clearly prompts you to create an account if you want to secure your material. Without an account, there’s no way to confirm the material belongs to you. Obviously. This happens daily once you’ve written enough content, and you have to specifically state “I’ll take the risk” if you choose not to subscribe. You can export your material at any time if you wish.

Unfortunately, you chose to take that risk repeatedly and never exported anything. Your material wasn’t deleted - it was never secured in the first place, by your own choice.

If you want to find a solution, please reach out through more effective forms of communication and I’ll see what can be done (as other reviews show).

### 4/5 — Well worth the costs

*2025-06-21, version 6.0.47*

Really helps me organize my bits into sets and the comedy gym is a great way to force myself to write new material.

### 5/5 — Great App - Responsive Developer

*2025-03-21*

Downloaded this a few weeks ago and then played with it before adding too many bits. Found a couple of issues with web synching but the developer was incredibly responsive in fixing them. So refreshing. Ready to really get stuck in now. The app is great and has loads of potential.

**Developer response:** Hey!

Thanks so much for your review—it was a pleasure understanding the sync issues and getting them sorted. Always happy to help and improve :)

Welcome aboard!

### 4/5 — Wish it was still free, but the new features seem cool

*2025-03-14*

I really loved all the editions and updates the app was making at first. I used the app often when I would think of bits to structure them, time them, etc and go to do open mics. But I had a year long stint of not using it and I just came back to the app and now there is a paywall up. The new editions including the open mics near me is nice and all but there is a lock over the add button and I can’t add new material. Idk if there’s a way to bypass this without doing the free trial but I don’t want to just use it for a month and then go back to not using it bc I’ll have to pay. I’m sorry but it was better when you had the freedom to add things without paying smh

**Developer response:** Hey!  

I think the recent lock issue was a glitch in my configurations (sorry!), but it shouldn’t be there anymore. 
That said, it’s always recommended to have a subscription running to make sure your material is backed up properly.  

Feel free to reach out if you’re still experiencing any other issues!

### 5/5 — Good App

*2025-02-13*

Really love features and design, the developer is also very responsive and I feel like listens to the users. There was an issue involving a paywall and after some users submitted their discomfort with the decision the developer decided to remove the paywall. I think that’s really cool and shows they are trying to do right by their users. I highly recommend this app!

**Developer response:** Hey Caleb!

Thanks again for reconsidering and recommending the app—it really meant a lot to me! As you said, I always try to keep the comedians in the loop and make sure the app meets everyone's needs as much as possible. I'm always reading, listening, and doing my best to improve! :)

### 1/5 — Writing a joke is now locked behind a paywall

*2025-02-07, version 6.0.33*

I’ve used this app for 2 years and went to write a new joke only for the button to be replaced with a lock icon. App is fine, but it ain’t worth 8 dollars a month. Used to recommend using this app to every new comic. I will now find an alternative.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-02-02, version 6.0.32*

Bits help you get into the habit of writing daily and getting familiar with proper joke structure.  Highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Bits

### What does the Bits app do?

Bits is designed for professional stand-up comedians to manage their writing process. It allows you to quickly capture joke ideas, add detailed notes, organize them into sets, and even use an on-stage mode for performances. The app helps keep your comedy material fast, organized, and easily accessible.

### What are the key features of Bits?

Key features include the ability to quickly write and save 'bits' (joke ideas), add notes to each bit, build and reorder sets using drag-and-drop, and utilize an on-stage mode that keeps your screen on and black for performances. You can also organize bits with labels and track their status (draft, done, gold).

### Is Bits free to use?

The app offers a freemium model. Core features for writing, organizing, and performing are available for free. However, advanced features like material backup, bit feedback, and custom icons are exclusively available to paid subscribers.

### What kind of devices is Bits compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact compatibility details like iOS or Android versions. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets.

### How can Bits help me prepare for a live show?

Bits helps prepare for live shows by allowing you to build and meticulously arrange your sets. You can drag and drop jokes to find the perfect flow, reorder them, and remove or add bits as needed. The on-stage mode provides a clean interface for your performance, and you can swipe to mark joke success or failure for later refinement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.62 — 2026-08-12

To protect your privacy, Comedy Coach is now off by default. You can turn it on anytime from the More screen.

### 6.0.61 — 2026-07-29

You know what it's going to be, right....? yes! More minor updates and bug fixes!

### 6.0.60 — 2026-07-24

More minor updates and bug fixes

### 6.0.59 — 2026-07-22

More minor updates and bug fixes

### 6.0.58 — 2026-07-14

More minor updates and bug fixes

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