Tipsey vs CueGain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Tipsey
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Enjoying the show? Show your support for a band by sending a tip using Tipsey! Tipsey is a mobile app that allows people to electronically give tips to bands, artists, and other creatives via a secure Stripe payment method. Itβs so easy you donβt have to pull out your wallet!
CueGain
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CueGain turns your DJ booth into a revenue stream. Fans scan your QR code or tap your NFC sticker and instantly tip you, pay for song requests, or book VIP booth time β right from their phone's browser. Nothing for them to download, no account to create, Apple Pay and Google Pay ready. You keep 90% of everything. CueGain is your side of the night: LIVE DASHBOARD Watch tips land in real time while you play. Tonight's total, tip feed with fan names and messages, all on one screen designed for a dark booth. SONG REQUESTS β YOU DECIDE Every paid request queues up with the fan's message. Accept it or veto it with one tap; vetoed requests are automatically refunded. You always have final say. VIP BOOTH BOOKINGS Sell timed booth access. Approve bookings, and a server-synced countdown keeps everyone honest. EVENTS & SHARING Create your event, go live, and share it as a QR code, link, or NFC sticker. Fans land on your page in seconds. INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS A banner and buzz the moment a tip or request comes in β even while your phone is locked. EARNINGS & PAYOUTS Per-night and all-time earnings, monthly charts, and withdrawals to your bank through Stripe. Identity and payouts are verified and secured by Stripe Connect. Built for working DJs: dark interface, big tap targets, one-handed use in a loud room. Your crowd is already holding their phones. Point them somewhere that pays you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CueGain at 2 against Tipsey's β. Tipsey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tipsey | CueGain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FocustApps LLC | Lordson Obire |
In-app purchases
Tipsey
No in-app purchases
CueGain
No in-app purchases







