Comparison

GMA RehearsalBuddy vs Valuekeep Requester CMMS

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

Head to head
About

GMA RehearsalBuddy

This tool enables lighting and video programmers to take timecoded notes during rehearsals and shows. It directly reads timecode from grandMA2 sessions, eliminating the need for extra hardware. Features include photo attachments, templates, and export options.

Highlights
  • grandMA2 session integration
  • Instant timecode saving
  • Customizable note templates
  • Add photos to notes
  • Export and share notes
  • Always-On mode
  • Dark theme option
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This tool for lighting designers, lighting programmers, video programmers, ... allows smart note-taking during rehearsals or shows. The added timecode for each note item makes it easy to have a timing reference after the notes were taken. The main advantage is the direct readout of grandMA2's timecode session data, which makes travel with a lot of extra MIDI/LTC/... tools unnecessary. FEATURES: - grandMA2 session integration: Reads timecode from grandMA2 session (without extra LTC/MIDI equipment) - Instant timecode: Timecode is saved with the first letter in the entry field - Templates: Use 6 individual "quick-note" templates with frequently used notes - Todo/Done: Swipe to mark notes as done - Photo: A photo can be added to each note entry - Details: Add detail text to each note entry - Sharing/Export: Export or share notes (AirDrop, Messenger, Notes App, ...) - Always-On mode: Prevents your device from going to sleep mode while the app is opened - Dark entry mode: A dark theme to relax your eyes in low-light situations - Remote control viewer: Access grandMA, StreamDeck, Widget Designer, ... web interfaces while seeing current timecode. - Settings: A lot of settings and user options to adjust everything to your needs FREE VERSION: The free version includes all features of the full version, but the incoming timecode is limited to 1 hour (01:00:00:00). Please test the app in your network setup before buying the full version! TUTORIAL: - make sure your grandMA2 session is started - connect your iPhone/iPad to your grandMA2 session - use a fast wifi router without multicast filtering - simply enter your notes: enter saves the current note and timecode - timecode is saved as soon as you start typing IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS: A fast WiFi connection without multicast filtering is required! Works only with "TimecodeSlot" pools (MIDI in, LTC in, generator, ...). Currently tested with grandMA2 version 3.2.2 - 3.9.0 (current). This app "wire-tap's" the grandMA2 network session, so there is always a small risk of losing functionality with new software versions. This is NOT an official app from MA Lighting Technology or MA Lighting International.

About

Valuekeep Requester CMMS

Features
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Valuekeep Requester CMMS, the best way to request maintenance on the go. Intended for maintenance requesters. Valuekeep app provides you all the tools you need to request maintenance operations, wherever you are, even without Internet. Valuekeep Requester CMMS has an intuitive and easy to use interface, fully integrated with the Valuekeep platform in real time. Enjoy innovative features, developed to easily request new maintenance. Features: • Access to detailed information about all your requests • Create, check the current status and close maintenance requests; • Scan barcodes, NFC or RFID tags to quickly add new requests or filter the list of requests. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Screenshots

GMA RehearsalBuddy4 screens
Valuekeep Requester CMMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Valuekeep Requester CMMS at none against GMA RehearsalBuddy's 1. Valuekeep Requester CMMS also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GMA RehearsalBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Valuekeep Requester CMMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GMA RehearsalBuddy ships an update every 2 months, Valuekeep Requester CMMS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GMA RehearsalBuddy versus Valuekeep Requester CMMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGMA RehearsalBuddyValuekeep Requester CMMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias SchoeffmannCegid SA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GMA RehearsalBuddy

One-time1
  • Full Version$8.99
None

Valuekeep Requester CMMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GMA RehearsalBuddy free?
GMA RehearsalBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Valuekeep Requester CMMS free?
Valuekeep Requester CMMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GMA RehearsalBuddy or Valuekeep Requester CMMS have ads?
Neither GMA RehearsalBuddy nor Valuekeep Requester CMMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GMA RehearsalBuddy or Valuekeep Requester CMMS?
GMA RehearsalBuddy ships an update every 2 months, and Valuekeep Requester CMMS every 4 weeks. Most recently, GMA RehearsalBuddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Valuekeep Requester CMMS on October 27, 2026.

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