# Mint Comedy vs Jester

Mint Comedy and Jester both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Jester's written reviews are positive against 40% of Mint Comedy's. Jester also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mint Comedy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Jester asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mint Comedy against 4.7 for Jester. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Mint Comedy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jester's.

Mint Comedy ships an update monthly, Jester every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mint Comedy | Jester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mint-comedy/id1510595505/reviews) | **[4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jester-stand-up-comedy/id6476446043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 78 MB | 807 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Comedy Stream, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510136797) | [Jester, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726753335) |

## What reviewers say

### Mint Comedy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mint-comedy/id1510595505)

Stream live, uncensored stand-up comedy from a famous NYC club. Access hours of on-demand content, exclusive shows, and connect with fans. Support comedians with real-time tipping.

**Highlights:** Live stand-up shows every Saturday, Exclusive monthly live streams, On-demand content archive, HD video and audio, Real-time tipping for comedians, Live fan chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $98.99 | per year |
| Roast Battle VOD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Single Show | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gary Owen...No "S" | $13.99 | one-time |


### Jester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jester-stand-up-comedy/id6476446043)

Discover stand-up comedians, find live shows, and explore comedy specials and albums. This app connects you to comedy content and events worldwide, offering personalized recommendations and reviews.

**Highlights:** Browse 825+ comedians, Find upcoming live shows, Access 2,250+ comedy specials, Explore 1,600+ comedy albums, Locate comedy clubs worldwide, Follow comedy podcasts, Personalized watchlist and notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mint Comedy free?

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

### Is Jester free?

Jester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mint Comedy or Jester?

Jester is rated higher. Mint Comedy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Jester averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.

### Do Mint Comedy or Jester have ads?

Both Mint Comedy and Jester show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mint Comedy or Jester?

Mint Comedy ships an update monthly, and Jester every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mint Comedy was updated on August 15, 2026 and Jester on September 19, 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.*