SAMI vs GigPigeon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAMI
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If you are a member of SAMI this is the app for you. Here you will find everything you need to know about your music. See which of your tracks generated money and from which countries we’ve collected your remuneration. You get an overview of your entire discography and can easily submit new recording lists in the app. With our education initiative, Power Up, you can learn more about how to optimize your income and succeed in the music industry. There are also great membership benefits and the opportunity to make contact with other artists and musicians, your colleagues in the music industry. The app is not yet available in Swedish and you need Swedish BankID to be able to log in.
GigPigeon
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Remember which live music shows you go to, whether it's a gig or a festival. Record what you thought of the artist so you can find the artists you want to see again. See what your friends went to see, so you know what they think of different artists too. Find new bands, and see upcoming shows from the ones you love
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GigPigeon at every 2 days against SAMI's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SAMI ships an update every 3 months, GigPigeon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAMI | GigPigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | svenska artisters och musikers intresseorganisation | MillieSoft Ltd |
In-app purchases
SAMI
No in-app purchases
GigPigeon
No in-app purchases
