# Strumn vs Giigs

Strumn and Giigs both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Giigs's written reviews are positive against 67% of Strumn's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strumn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Giigs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Strumn against 5.0 for Giigs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Strumn's written reviews are positive against 100% of Giigs's.

Strumn ships an update every 3 weeks, Giigs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strumn | Giigs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strumn/id1586705811/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giigs/id6467974842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Strumn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586705813) | [BCB Labs L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709388625) |

## What reviewers say

### Strumn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strumn/id1586705811)

Streamline your music career with an all-in-one platform for managing schedules, bookings, communications, and payments. Connect with venues directly, find gigs, and receive secure direct deposit payments. Simplify your business operations and focus on your art.

**Highlights:** Schedule and booking management, Direct venue communication, Gig discovery, Secure payment processing, Direct deposit payments, 1099 tax form support

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $10.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $90.00 | per year |


### Giigs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giigs/id6467974842)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Purple Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premier | $9.99 | per month |
| Giigs Silver | $24.99 | per month |
| Gold | $39.99 | per month |
| Small App Token Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Post token pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Application Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Post Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add A Venue profile | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strumn free?

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

### Is Giigs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strumn or Giigs?

Strumn and Giigs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Strumn or Giigs have ads?

Neither Strumn nor Giigs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strumn or Giigs?

Strumn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Giigs fortnightly. Most recently, Strumn was updated on September 27, 2026 and Giigs on September 17, 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.*