Comparison

Giigs vs GrooveTie

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

Head to head
About

Giigs

Connect with local musicians for instant booking or post gig opportunities. Discover talent, listen to samples, and manage bookings seamlessly. Ideal for venues, event planners, and anyone seeking live music.

Highlights
  • Instant musician booking
  • Smart discovery with genre filtering
  • Listen to music samples
  • Real user reviews
  • Seamless messaging
  • Professional musician profiles
  • Flexible booking options
Features
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Giigs. Discover Live Music & Book Musicians Giigs is two things in one app: the fastest way to find live music happening near you right now, and the industry's first direct-booking marketplace for hiring musicians. Discover the night's lineup across your city, then book talent for your own event - all in a few taps. Discover Live Music Near You Open the map and see what's playing tonight. Giigs pulls together live shows from venues across the city into one real-time feed so you never miss a set. • Live Now - see the shows happening this very moment • Tonight, Tomorrow & This Weekend. plan your nights out • Map-first discovery - browse gigs by neighborhood and distance • Filter by genre, vibe, price & distance - find exactly your scene • Venue perks — unlock deals and offers at participating spots • Save shows. keep track of the gigs you don't want to miss Now live in New Orleans and rolling out city by city. Book Musicians Directly Need live music for your own event? Skip the waiting and applications. • Browse musician profiles with audio samples, photos, video, and ratings • Book directly from a profile for instant confirmation • Search and filter by genre, location, and rating • Or post your event and let musicians apply to you For Musicians Turn your profile into a booking engine. • Showcase your sound with music samples, photos, and video • Build Artist Asset Packs - comprehensive media packages and promotional materials for a standout profile • Set your rates, genres, and availability • Get booked directly, and grow your reputation through real client reviews For Venues  • Reach new fans by getting your live shows in front of every nearby listener • Google Calendar Sync (Beta) - connect your calendar to automatically surface availability and manage bookings • Offer perks to drive foot traffic How It Works 1. Discover live shows near you, or browse musician profiles 2. Book directly for instant confirmation (or post your event) 3. Message to finalize the details 4. Rate your experience to build community trust Giigs isn't just another booking app, it's a thriving ecosystem connecting fans, musicians, and venues around live music. Whether you're chasing tonight's best set, planning a wedding or corporate event, or running a venue, Giigs puts live music a tap away. Ready to find your next show or book the perfect act? Join the community bringing unforgettable live music experiences to life. Terms of Use: https://giigsapp.com/termsofservice

About

GrooveTie

Discover and support local musicians in your city. This platform connects artists with fans, offering fair monetization for creators and exclusive content for listeners. Engage with a vibrant music community and find authentic new sounds.

Highlights
  • Discover local artists
  • Support independent musicians
  • Fair artist monetization
  • Exclusive content
  • Live performance opportunities
  • Community music discovery
Features
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GrooveTie is a music discovery and engagement platform designed to bridge the gap between independent artists and local music lovers. Unlike mainstream streaming services, GrooveTie focuses on hyperlocal connections, giving artists the opportunity to build a real fan base in their city while monetizing their craft fairly. With GrooveTie, artists can showcase their music, grow their audience, and get rewarded for their talent. Fans can explore new music, support their favorite artists, and engage in a vibrant local music community. Whether you’re an artist looking for exposure or a fan seeking fresh and authentic music, GrooveTie is the place where music meets opportunity. Key Features: ● Discover and support local artists ● Fair earnings for artists with transparent revenue models ● Seamless user experience for both artists and fans ● Exclusive content and live performance opportunities ● Community-driven music discovery Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Giigs4 screens
GrooveTie4 screens

Verdict

The call

Giigs and GrooveTie are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Giigs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GrooveTie sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Giigs against 5.0 for GrooveTie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 22 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Giigs ships an update fortnightly, GrooveTie every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Giigs versus GrooveTie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiigsGrooveTie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better5.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1022 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBCB Labs L.L.CGrooveTie Inc,

Customer experience

Giigs

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GrooveTie

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Giigs

Subscriptions5
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Purple Plan$9.991 Month
  • Premier$9.991 Month
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  • Giigs Silver$24.991 Month
  • Gold$39.991 Month
One-time5
  • Small App Token Pack$2.99
  • Small Post token pack$2.99
  • Large Application Token Pack$4.99
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  • Large Post Token Pack$4.99
  • Add A Venue profile$8.99
10 purchases

GrooveTie

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Fan Plan$5.991 Month
  • Artist Support Plan$7.991 Month
  • GrooveTie Artist Basic Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • GrooveTie Artist Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Artist Basic Membership - Yearly$85.991 Year
  • Artist Pro Membership - Yearly$139.991 Year
One-time4
  • Free Artist Plan$5.99
  • Basic Fan Plan$6.99
  • Pro Artist Plan$9.99
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  • Premium Artist Plan$79.99

Questions

Is Giigs free?
Giigs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrooveTie free?
GrooveTie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Giigs or GrooveTie?
Giigs is rated higher. Giigs averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while GrooveTie averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Giigs or GrooveTie have ads?
Neither Giigs nor GrooveTie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Giigs or GrooveTie?
Giigs ships an update fortnightly, and GrooveTie every 8 days. Most recently, Giigs was updated on November 3, 2026 and GrooveTie on November 4, 2026.

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