Comparison

Gig Master vs ShowCue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gig Master

Manage song lyrics for live performances. Organize your songs into a library and create setlists for gigs. Share setlists with bandmates and utilize a full-screen view for easy lyric recall during performances.

Highlights
  • Song library management
  • Setlist creation
  • Email setlists to band members
  • Full-screen lyric view
  • Adjustable font size
  • Add song keys
Features
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A basic app for managing song lyrics for gigs. Create a library of songs then create set lists for a gig. You can email these to other band members. During the gig - use the full-screen lyric view if you need to jog your memory. Nothing fancy, no mp3 files, no metronomes, no chords, no auto-scrolling. TIPS - You can close the library panel (the song/set list) with the 'cross' to make more space whilst editing in portrait mode. To bing it back swipe from the left side of the screen. Press the 'book' icon to keep it there. - You can add a Key to a song, this will be displayed in the title bar during performance mode. - When adding a song to a set, you can change the key for that occasion, this won't affect the songs normal key. - Use the slider in the performance mode to adjust the font size for that specific song during a gig. - Use the share icon to send songs and set lists to other band members.

About

ShowCue

Features
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ShowCue helps musicians and performers organise and run dependable live shows. Build a song library, arrange set lists, and keep the details of every performance in one place. ShowCue brings together backing tracks, lyrics, song notes, MIDI cue programming, reports and live playback tools in a focused, stage-friendly interface. Key features: • Create and organise songs, set lists and performance notes • Add backing tracks for reliable offline playback • View lyrics and song information while performing • Program MIDI cues for compatible audio, lighting and MIDI equipment • Send automatic MIDI tap-tempo messages during playback, with per-song beat, half-note or quarter-note timing • Track completed songs and review performance reports • Keep your show data in sync with iCloud • Keep audio and device-specific audio/MIDI routing local to each device • Use the free edition with up to five songs Device availability: ShowCue runs on iPhone and iPad. The iPhone app provides a streamlined experience for managing songs and set lists, live playback, reports and settings. The full Programming workspace—including waveform editing, cue programming and detailed MIDI programming—is available on iPad. Unlock Full ShowCue with a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited songs, set lists, backing tracks, MIDI programming and future songs.

Screenshots

ShowCue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gig Master at none against ShowCue's 1. Gig Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ShowCue's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 38 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShowCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gig Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gig Master ships an update every 38 months, ShowCue every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gig Master versus ShowCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGig MasterShowCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom CowlandNeil Moore

In-app purchases

None

Gig Master

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShowCue

One-time1
  • Unlock Full ShowCue$24.99

Questions

Is Gig Master free?
Gig Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowCue free?
ShowCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gig Master or ShowCue have ads?
Neither Gig Master nor ShowCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gig Master or ShowCue?
Gig Master ships an update every 38 months, and ShowCue every 5 days. Most recently, Gig Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShowCue on October 7, 2026.

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