# Jokebook vs Jokesmith

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jokebook at none against Jokesmith's 4. Jokebook also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Jokesmith's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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. Jokebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jokesmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jokebook has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jokebook ships an update every 8 days, Jokesmith every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jokebook | Jokesmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jokebook-stand-up-comedy/id6474510683/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jokesmith-comedy-set-builder/id6759635761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bradley Frizzell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721811949) | [Fouled Anchor Safety LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879078888) |

## What reviewers say

### Jokebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jokebook-stand-up-comedy/id6474510683)

This app helps stand-up comedians write jokes, organize them into sets, and perform live. It features a text editor, drag-and-drop set creation, and a special stage mode with large text and recording capabilities.

**Highlights:** Joke writing text editor, Drag-and-drop setlist builder, Automatic joke updates across sets, Stage-Mode for live performance, Large text display for stage, Built-in performance recording, Searchable recordings by set

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jokesmith

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

This app helps stand-up comedians analyze their performances by tracking audience laughter and transcribing sets in real-time. It provides detailed analytics, set list building, and AI-assisted writing suggestions to improve material and predict audience reception.

**Highlights:** Real-time laugh detection, Live performance transcription, Detailed post-show analytics, AI-assisted punch-up notes, Venue-based performance predictions, Set list builder with drag-and-drop, iCloud sync across devices

**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 Jokebook free?

Jokebook 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, Jokebook or Jokesmith?

Jokesmith is rated higher. Jokebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Jokesmith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jokebook or Jokesmith have ads?

Neither Jokebook nor Jokesmith shows ads.

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

Jokebook ships an update every 8 days, and Jokesmith every 4 days. Most recently, Jokebook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jokesmith on October 24, 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.*