# Crush vs Jokesmith

The clearest difference is rating: Jokesmith at 5.0 against Crush's 4.4. Crush's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jokesmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Crush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jokesmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crush has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crush | Jokesmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-stand-up-comedy-writing/id6450939459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jokesmith-comedy-set-builder/id6759635761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jason Schneider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449577090) | [Fouled Anchor Safety LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879078888) |

## What reviewers say

### Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-stand-up-comedy-writing/id6450939459)

This app helps aspiring comedians write, organize, and refine their stand-up comedy material. It offers tools for crafting jokes, improving performance delivery, and managing your setlist.

**Highlights:** Joke writing and punchline generation, Performance delivery and timing practice, Comedy material organization, Intuitive writing interface, Setlist management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jokesmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jokesmith-comedy-set-builder/id6759635761)

This app helps comedians write, organize, and refine their jokes and sets. It records performances, analyzes audience reactions like laughter, and provides insights to improve material. Features include AI-assisted punch-up notes and venue-specific predictions.

**Highlights:** Joke library with version tracking, Set list building with drag-and-drop, Live laugh detection and transcription, Performance heatmaps and insights, AI-assisted punch-up notes, StageIntel venue predictions, iCloud sync and web access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jokesmith Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Jokesmith Yearly Military | $34.99 | per year |
| Jokesmith Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Jokesmith Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crush free?

Crush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jokesmith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crush or Jokesmith?

Jokesmith is rated higher. Crush averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Jokesmith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crush or Jokesmith have ads?

Neither Crush nor Jokesmith shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crush or Jokesmith?

Crush ships an update every 5 days, and Jokesmith every 5 days. Most recently, Crush was updated on November 3, 2026 and Jokesmith on November 5, 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.*