Comparison

DeepDish GigBook vs ToneRegistry

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

Head to head
About

DeepDish GigBook

This app transforms your iPad into a mobile music library for scores, charts, and lyrics. Organize your music with powerful sorting, create custom collections and binders, and build dynamic set lists for performances. It's designed for musicians with stage-ready tools.

Highlights
  • Mobile musical library
  • Organize scores and charts
  • Create custom collections and binders
  • Dynamic set list creator
  • Handwritten notation on scores
  • Foot pedal support
  • Performer's metronome
Features
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DeepDish GigBook turns your iPad into a truly accessible mobile musical library, keeping your scores, songbooks, charts, and lyric sheets at the tip of your fingers, ready at a moment's notice. With its powerful organizing features you can sort your music to fit your individual needs. Keep all your songbooks in one place with "Collections." Compile scores into infinite personalized Binders. Create dynamic Set Lists. Carry hundreds or thousands of scores with you wherever you play. DeepDish GigBook is built specifically with the performing musician in mind, with tools and a user interface no other sheet music reader offers. Add, Sort and Organize - Simple and intuitive design - Works with PDF files - Cross-reference scores in multiple custom binders and set lists - Pull individual scores from large books to use in binders or set lists - Back up and restore your entire GigBook, including importing and exporting files using Apple's native file sharing, which lets you share with any file-sharing app on your iPad (Apple's Files, iCloud, Dropbox, Drive, etc.) Notes and Data - Assign metadata and typed notes to each score - Add and view typed notes - Write handwritten notes, fingerings, and markings directly on the scores with precision and ease - Batch-edit genres, composers, collections, binders, and set lists - Link scores with audio tracks on your iPad for reference, practice, or performance Ready for the Stage - The most powerful and easy-to-use set list creator for the iPad - Set Lists are independent of one another for ultimate flexibility - Create charts, notes, and handwritten stage directions and view them alongside your PDF scores - Fast page turns - Support for AirTurn Direct pedals (PED / PED 500, PEDpro, DUO 500, and BT200S series) and Bluetooth & USB foot pedals like the AirTurn BT-105 and PageFlip Cicada, to name a few - Performer's Metronome — designed specially for stage use with an auto-off timer, tap-in tempo, and full customization for each individual score - Performance Mode — seamlessly view your set list, notes, and scores in an elegant, easy-to-read format View and Share with bandmates using Email, Messages, and AirDrop - Scores always appear in full screen - Zoom — pinch in and out, or use one- or two-finger tap gestures - Email individual scores or entire set lists with attached scores - Upload scores, binders, and set lists using Apple's native file sharing *DeepDish GigBook does not include any built-in scores. Scores in the images are for reference only.* "DeepDish GigBook does what many other sheet music reader apps do, which is displaying and organizing your sheet music, but what sets GigBook apart are its features for performing musicians, and its sense of style." — Adam Ballif, AppAdvice Please visit our website for more support, including video tutorials and additional screenshots. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with news and feature updates. DeepDish GigBook is designed by professional musicians and music educators. We use DeepDish GigBook every day for every gig, every rehearsal, and in our classroom. We think you'll love GigBook as much as we do.

About

ToneRegistry

Features
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ToneRegistry is the world's first digital registry for musical instruments. Whether you're a professional musician, collector, or student, protect your valuable instruments and connect with musicians globally. INSTRUMENT REGISTRATION • Register unlimited instruments with serial numbers • Upload photos for verification • Track ownership history • Transfer instruments securely when selling SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP • Search any instrument by serial number • Verify ownership before buying used instruments • Report stolen or lost instruments instantly STOLEN & LOST ALERTS • Mark instruments as stolen/lost • Automatic alerts to musicians in your area • Premium members get priority nationwide alerts • Reward system for recovery tips MUSICIAN DIRECTORY • Find musicians by location, instrument & style • Premium members get enhanced profile cards • Connect via email, phone, WhatsApp or social media • Share your musical journey THE HUB • Read and write instrument reviews • Browse instruments for sale • Shop accessories and gear • View stolen/lost instrument alerts by country PRACTICE TRACKER • Customizable practice routines • Track your progress with detailed stats • Share routines with students • iCloud sync across devices PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited instrument registrations • Priority stolen/lost alerts nationwide • Verification badge on your profile • Premium contact card in search results • Photo zoom on instrument searches • Ad-free experience Join thousands of musicians protecting their instruments and connecting with the global music community. Download ToneRegistry today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sudsy-brie-f05.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2d104afee5cd80aab278e1adf6d389f2

Screenshots

ToneRegistry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ToneRegistry at Free against DeepDish GigBook's $9.99. ToneRegistry also leads on device support (3 vs 1). DeepDish GigBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ToneRegistry is free to download; DeepDish GigBook costs $9.99 up front. ToneRegistry sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DeepDish GigBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeepDish GigBook ships an update fortnightly, ToneRegistry monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DeepDish GigBook versus ToneRegistry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepDish GigBookToneRegistry
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDeep Dish Designs, LLCIsaias Juan Jimenez Rangel

Bugs and requests

DeepDish GigBook

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to link audio tracks
  • Inability to input time signatures or other score details
  • Issues with super bookmarks and page navigation
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions and devices
  • Unreliable Dropbox and email sharing functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved annotation tools with text, highlighting, and drawing
  • Ability to sync setlists and collections across devices
  • Integration with more cloud storage providers (e.g., Google Drive)
  • Enhanced metronome and practice tools
  • Streamlined workflow for managing large music libraries

ToneRegistry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DeepDish GigBook

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ToneRegistry

Subscriptions2
  • ToneRegistry Premium$4.991 Month
  • ToneRegistry Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 Registration Credits$9.99
  • 10 Registration Credits$14.99
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is DeepDish GigBook free?
DeepDish GigBook costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneRegistry free?
ToneRegistry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeepDish GigBook or ToneRegistry have ads?
Neither DeepDish GigBook nor ToneRegistry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeepDish GigBook or ToneRegistry?
DeepDish GigBook ships an update fortnightly, and ToneRegistry monthly. Most recently, DeepDish GigBook was updated on October 26, 2026 and ToneRegistry on October 15, 2026.

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