JamBase vs Ckord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JamBase
Discover local concerts and live music events happening in your area. Stay updated on upcoming shows for all your favorite artists across every musical genre. Find out who's playing near you and never miss a live performance.
- Find local concerts
- Discover upcoming shows
- Browse all musical genres
- Stay updated on live music
- Concert information on the go
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Go See Live Music!! Find local concerts for all your favorite artists! JamBase is the premiere destination for live music concert information, offering tens of thousands of upcoming shows across all musical genres. Now you can stay in the loop on local shows while on the go by finding out who's playing in your area.
Ckord
Discover live music performances happening near you. Preview tracks from artists and filter shows by genre, price, and distance to find your perfect night out. Support local musicians by contributing directly or purchasing merchandise.
- Find live music nearby
- Preview artist tracks
- Filter shows by genre, price, date, and distance
- Follow favorite artists and venues
- Support local performers and buy merch
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Experience the energy of your local music scene. If you're a music lover looking for the perfect vibe tonight, Ckord is your ultimate guide. With thousands of performances listed, you can easily find a show that fits your exact mood. Whether you want to party at a massive venue, sip coffee to local jazz, or chill to reggae on the beach, Ckord points you straight to the music you love. • Sample the Vibe Before You Go Not sure what a band sounds like? Hit play right in the app to preview tracks from the lineup so you know exactly what you're walking into before you head out the door. • Find Your Perfect Show Customize your night out by filtering upcoming gigs by date, time, distance, genre, and price to find exactly what you're looking for. • Follow Your Local Favorites Keep track of the artists, bands, and venues you love with a single tap. Be the first to know about new album releases, upcoming tour dates, secret concerts, and so much more. • Support the Local Scene Help live music thrive in your city. Contribute directly to performers and buy authentic merch from your favorite artists and venues right through the app. Join the Ckord community today, support local talent, and experience the magic of live music!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JamBase at none against Ckord's 10. JamBase also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 21). Ckord's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ckord sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. JamBase asks for nothing beyond the download.
JamBase holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JamBase has 1.7K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of JamBase's written reviews are positive against 83% of Ckord's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
JamBase ships an update fortnightly, Ckord every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | JamBase | Ckord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.5 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JamBase | Ckord, Inc. |
Customer experience
JamBase
Ckord
Bugs and requests
JamBase
Reported bugs
5 issues- Location finder keeps placing user in wrong location
- Login issues, unable to log in on app
- Crashes frequently, especially when trying to view shows
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Missing venue and ticket price details when viewing shows
Requested features
9 requests- Add ability to view past shows in the app
- Increase search radius beyond 200 miles
- Integrate with native calendar apps
- Add map view of shows
- Add ability to sort shows by distance or popularity
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- Add news/article section
- Show number of users who have saved a show
- Add ability to add shows to phone calendar
- Fix the app
Ckord
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JamBase
No in-app purchases
Ckord
- Premier Venue Monthly$18.991 Month
- Track Download - $0.99$0.99
- Track Download $3.99$3.99
- Track Download $5.99$5.99
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- Track Download $7.99$7.99
- Track Download $9.99$9.99
- Track Download $12.99$12.99
- Track Download $14.99$14.99
- Track Download $19.99$19.99
- Track Download $24.99$24.99








