# JamCat

> Band organization and gig planning tool for musicians with offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Akimov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamcat/id642035970 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Akimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/642035973)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2013-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamcat/id642035970/reviews.md

## What is JamCat?

JamCat is a free Song Notes and Gig Planning collaboration tool used to keep bands organized. As a working musician or hobbyist, keep track of your multiple bands, songs, song notes, song lists, set lists and tag songs by category.  JamCat will replace your music binder on a gig or at rehearsal, help share all info in the band.  Find musicians in your area, invite them to bands, and message them. 

Jam cat is fully offline - so you can go to the gig, and use your notes on your device without being connected to the internet. 

- Share musical performance data between all band members in each of your bands.  
- Import from your existing song list in Excel or flat file on JamCatApp.com, then Sync to bring the data to the device. 
- Create structured set lists for upcoming gigs, with gig-specific performance notes. 
- Maintain bands, musician profile, songs, notes, song lists, set lists and tags. 
- Organize your songs in song lists, by tags, or both.
- Offline mode.  Make changes locally, then sync when you want to share them with the band. 
- Facebook login supported.
- Post comments on songs within your band. 
- Import song info from iTunes library, then sync the info to the server. 
- Email out a set of song notes.
- Embed a youtube video into the song profile with 2 clicks.
- No registration/login required for offline use. 
- Flag songs in Song lists by color.
- Invite new members to your bands and have them gain access to your music data.

- In-App purchase: Transpose song chords to any key (ignores lyrics or notes).

## Key features

- Song and setlist management
- Band member collaboration
- Offline access for gig notes
- Import song data
- Embed YouTube videos
- Tag songs by category

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chord Transpose | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamcat/id642035970/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Legit!

*2018-07-14*

Love this app. Just jumped back into a cover band. Spinning up 70 songs in two weeks was easy once I got myself organized. This little app does it all.

### 5/5 — We use it for gigs and rehearsals

*2015-10-01*

If you are in a band you probably need this app. My bass player introduced this in my second band and we use it to organize the setlists for every gig and rehearsal. It really cuts down time when you are planning these things.

### 1/5 — Matt

*2014-05-28*

Just spent an hour entering songs and performance notes and whatnot.  It will not allow me to add songs to a set list.  I hope there is an update soon.  Also, many glitchy behaviors while entering information.

## Frequently asked questions about JamCat

### What is JamCat?

JamCat is a free music app designed for bands and musicians to organize songs, setlists, and collaborate on gig planning. It allows users to manage multiple bands, track song notes, and share information with band members.

### Can I use JamCat offline?

Yes, JamCat is fully offline, allowing you to access your song notes and gig plans on your device without an internet connection. Changes made offline can be synced later when you have connectivity.

### How can I import my songs into JamCat?

You can import song information from an Excel or flat file via JamCatApp.com, or directly from your iTunes library. Once imported, the data can be synced to your device.

### Does JamCat have ads?

No, JamCat does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and offers an optional in-app purchase for additional functionality.

### What is the in-app purchase in JamCat?

The in-app purchase allows you to transpose song chords to any key, ignoring lyrics or notes. This feature is available for users who need to adjust song keys for performances.

### How do I invite new members to my band on JamCat?

You can invite new members to your bands directly within JamCat. Once invited, they will gain access to your shared music data and can collaborate with the band.

### What devices does JamCat support?

JamCat is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is JamCat updated?

JamCat was last updated on December 14, 2016, to version 3.3.0. The app was initially released on May 20, 2013.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.0 — 2016-12-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Best version of JamCat ever!   
- Intro section helps new users ease into the app. 
- First in-app purchase: Auto-Transpose Chord changes in Song Notes Up / Down, ignoring lyrics or other text.  Finds chords automatically.  Transposes them to any key, maintaining lyrics, and chord modifiers intact. 
- Facelift: icons, fonts, compactness.  
- Updated YouTube player improves embedding and playback of youtube videos in Song Profile.  
- Bugfixes.

### 3.2 — 2016-07-18

- "Next", "Previous" buttons added on the Song Details screen.  
- You can also still Swipe Left and Right, or use the Slider on the top to rapidly navigate between songs. 
- Minor face lift.  Lighter font faces.  Lighter colours.
- Fixed "Select All" button on the Song List screen.
- Fixed edge-case issues with YouTube embedding in Song Details. 
- Proper support for the 3x resolution.
- 64 bit support.  
- Updated Facebook login to the latest APIs.

### 3.1 — 2015-06-06

- Fixed the embedding of YouTube videos into Song Profiles.
- Added ability to copy Songs into Another Band, from the Songlist --> Edit --> Copy menu.

### 3.0 — 2015-01-28

- Browse musicians in your area
- Send private messages to Musicians
- Message Inbox / Outbox
- Public user profiles
- Profile image upload
- Many usability improvements

### 2.2.3 — 2014-12-02

New setlist maker includes:
- Set lists are now part of sync. 
- Add performance notes to songs, which are specific to a gig.  
- Add Filler sections with title, notes and duration to provide structure to your gig.
- Total duration of setlist is calculated for you.  (based on all songs and filler sections)
- Print the setlist on the site
- Location, Gig Date and notes added to set list.

- A few bug fixes to Setlist sync.

- Size of app reduced down to 7 MB thanks to compressed images.
- Tested for IOS8

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