# Phish Just Jams vs SetMate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phish Just Jams at none against SetMate's 3. Phish Just Jams also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 3). SetMate's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SetMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Phish Just Jams asks for nothing beyond the download.

SetMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phish Just Jams has 89 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Phish Just Jams's written reviews are positive against 100% of SetMate's.

Phish Just Jams ships an update every 5 weeks, SetMate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phish Just Jams | SetMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phish-just-jams/id1505443653/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmate-gig-sheets/id6770743582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brian Vernarsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505443652) | [Noah Davison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864615823) |

## What reviewers say

### Phish Just Jams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phish-just-jams/id1505443653)

This app provides a vast library of Phish music, focusing solely on instrumental jams by removing lyrics and composed sections. Explore over 4500 tracks from 1993 to the present, with advanced filters to customize your listening experience. Enjoy curated playlists or create your own mixes on the fly.

**Highlights:** Instrumental Phish jams, 4500+ tracks (1993-present), Advanced track filtering, Curated playlists, On-the-fly mix creation, Continuous playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SetMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmate-gig-sheets/id6770743582)

Organize your music library, practice effectively, and perform with confidence using this comprehensive toolkit for musicians. Import or create chord charts, customize song layouts with various widgets, and utilize practice modes for scales, chords, and more. Seamlessly build setlists and perform on stage with a dedicated full-screen view and hands-free scrolling.

**Highlights:** Import and create chord/lyric charts, Customizable song layout with widgets, Practice mode for scales, chords, and tabs, Setlist builder and full-screen performance view, Hands-free auto-scroll for lyrics, Nashville Number System toolkit, Guitar tab editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SetMate: Gig Sheets Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SetMate: Gig Sheets Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| SetMate Pro — Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phish Just Jams free?

Phish Just Jams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SetMate free?

SetMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phish Just Jams or SetMate?

SetMate is rated higher. Phish Just Jams averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while SetMate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Phish Just Jams or SetMate have ads?

Neither Phish Just Jams nor SetMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phish Just Jams or SetMate?

Phish Just Jams ships an update every 5 weeks, and SetMate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phish Just Jams was updated on November 7, 2026 and SetMate on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
