Comparison

mySet vs Giigs

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

Head to head
About

mySet

Empower live music experiences by letting fans influence setlists and tip artists. Discover local talent and connect with musicians during performances or live streams. Artists can manage their song lists and interact with their audience.

Highlights
  • Influence live setlists
  • Tip favorite artists
  • Discover local musicians
  • Request songs from streams
  • Manage playable songs
  • Interact with live audiences
Features
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mySet allows Artists during their live streams and live performances to give their fans the ability to influence the setlist. Fans can pool their money together to hear their favorite songs! Fans, you can hear your favorite song played live and find live music near you! To set up an account, artists simply list their playable songs and start an event whenever they're ready to play. People in the crowd or at home can connect with them to request songs and even easily leave them a tip. With mySet, you can: Request songs from live artists in person or on a live stream Tip your favorite artists Find new local artists Make money for playing music Interact with the crowd at your shows

About

Giigs

Connect with local musicians for instant booking or post gig opportunities. Discover talent, listen to samples, and manage bookings seamlessly. Ideal for venues, event planners, and anyone seeking live music.

Highlights
  • Instant musician booking
  • Smart discovery with genre filtering
  • Listen to music samples
  • Real user reviews
  • Seamless messaging
  • Professional musician profiles
  • Flexible booking options
Features
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Giigs. Discover Live Music & Book Musicians Giigs is two things in one app: the fastest way to find live music happening near you right now, and the industry's first direct-booking marketplace for hiring musicians. Discover the night's lineup across your city, then book talent for your own event - all in a few taps. Discover Live Music Near You Open the map and see what's playing tonight. Giigs pulls together live shows from venues across the city into one real-time feed so you never miss a set. • Live Now - see the shows happening this very moment • Tonight, Tomorrow & This Weekend. plan your nights out • Map-first discovery - browse gigs by neighborhood and distance • Filter by genre, vibe, price & distance - find exactly your scene • Venue perks — unlock deals and offers at participating spots • Save shows. keep track of the gigs you don't want to miss Now live in New Orleans and rolling out city by city. Book Musicians Directly Need live music for your own event? Skip the waiting and applications. • Browse musician profiles with audio samples, photos, video, and ratings • Book directly from a profile for instant confirmation • Search and filter by genre, location, and rating • Or post your event and let musicians apply to you For Musicians Turn your profile into a booking engine. • Showcase your sound with music samples, photos, and video • Build Artist Asset Packs - comprehensive media packages and promotional materials for a standout profile • Set your rates, genres, and availability • Get booked directly, and grow your reputation through real client reviews For Venues  • Reach new fans by getting your live shows in front of every nearby listener • Google Calendar Sync (Beta) - connect your calendar to automatically surface availability and manage bookings • Offer perks to drive foot traffic How It Works 1. Discover live shows near you, or browse musician profiles 2. Book directly for instant confirmation (or post your event) 3. Message to finalize the details 4. Rate your experience to build community trust Giigs isn't just another booking app, it's a thriving ecosystem connecting fans, musicians, and venues around live music. Whether you're chasing tonight's best set, planning a wedding or corporate event, or running a venue, Giigs puts live music a tap away. Ready to find your next show or book the perfect act? Join the community bringing unforgettable live music experiences to life. Terms of Use: https://giigsapp.com/termsofservice

Screenshots

mySet4 screens
Giigs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mySet at none against Giigs's 10. mySet also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Giigs's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 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. Giigs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. mySet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Giigs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mySet has 53 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of mySet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Giigs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mySet ships an update every 3 months, Giigs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
mySet versus Giigs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySetGiigs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermysetBCB Labs L.L.C

Customer experience

mySet

All ratings53 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Giigs

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

mySet

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Giigs

Subscriptions5
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Purple Plan$9.991 Month
  • Premier$9.991 Month
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  • Giigs Silver$24.991 Month
  • Gold$39.991 Month
One-time5
  • Small App Token Pack$2.99
  • Small Post token pack$2.99
  • Large Application Token Pack$4.99
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  • Large Post Token Pack$4.99
  • Add A Venue profile$8.99

Questions

Is mySet free?
mySet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Giigs free?
Giigs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mySet or Giigs?
Giigs is rated higher. mySet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Giigs averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do mySet or Giigs have ads?
Neither mySet nor Giigs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mySet or Giigs?
mySet ships an update every 3 months, and Giigs fortnightly. Most recently, mySet was updated on September 20, 2026 and Giigs on September 17, 2026.

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