Comparison

ProductionBase vs GigGag

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

Head to head
About

ProductionBase

Connect with top production companies and broadcasters for exclusive job opportunities in TV, film, and theatre. Showcase your profile, credits, and showreel to industry leaders. Access CV advice, networking events, and exclusive discounts.

Highlights
  • Exclusive job opportunities
  • Profile and credit showcase
  • Freelancer database listing
  • CV and profile advice sessions
  • Networking events
  • Industry discounts
Features
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ProductionBase is the UK's leading network for production professionals working in TV, film, theatre, radio and commercial production. Used by top production companies and broadcasters to recruit production talent, members of our exclusive community gain access to hundreds of unique job opportunities posted every week, and can showcase their profile, credits & showreel to leading employers across the industry. As well as access to exclusive job listings, showreel hosting and listing in our Freelancer database, members also have access to dedicated one-to-one CV and profile advice sessions, regular networking events with top industry figures, and a range of discounts on products and services. Our flexible membership is available either monthly or annually, and can be cancelled at any time. Plus, new members can try the service free for 7 days. ProductionBase STANDARD and PRO Subscriptions: *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase *Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at rate selected depending on the subscription plan. *Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period *Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal *Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase *Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use - https://www.productionbase.co.uk/TermsConditions.aspx Privacy Policy - https://www.productionbase.co.uk/Privacy.aspx

About

GigGag

This app connects comedians with gig opportunities and allows comedy fans to discover and buy tickets to shows. It streamlines the process of booking performances and attending live comedy events.

Highlights
  • Request gig spots
  • Find comedy shows
  • Purchase tickets
  • Connect comedians and venues
  • Discover live performances
Features
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GigGag is the best way for comedians to request spots at gigs ad for comedy lovers to find gigs and purchase tickets!

Screenshots

ProductionBase4 screens
GigGag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GigGag at 78% against ProductionBase's 0%. GigGag also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 28) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). ProductionBase's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ProductionBase sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. GigGag asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProductionBase ships an update every 3 weeks, GigGag every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
ProductionBase versus GigGag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProductionBaseGigGag
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJobs Base LtdMagicnest

Customer experience

ProductionBase

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GigGag

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

25 purchases

ProductionBase

Subscriptions25
  • Graduate (Monthly) (15% Off)7 Days trial$9.491 Month
  • Graduate (Monthly) (20% Off)$9.991 Month
  • Graduate (Monthly) (Sale - 25% Off)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Standard (Monthly) (20% Off)$12.991 Month
  • Standard (Monthly) (15% Off)$13.991 Month
  • Standard (Monthly) (15% Off)7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (20% Off)2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (20% Off)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (25% Off)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Freelancer Standard (Monthly)7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Graduate (Annual) (25% Off)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (20% Off)$44.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Graduate Standard (Annual)7 Days trial$68.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (20% Off)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Freelancer Standard (Annual)7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$75.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)$79.901 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$79.901 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (20% Off)7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (25% Off)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (20% Off)$79.991 Year
None

GigGag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProductionBase free?
ProductionBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GigGag free?
GigGag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProductionBase or GigGag have ads?
Both ProductionBase and GigGag show ads.
Which is updated more often, ProductionBase or GigGag?
ProductionBase ships an update every 3 weeks, and GigGag every 4 days. Most recently, ProductionBase was updated on September 29, 2026 and GigGag on October 7, 2026.

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