# Jester vs Gorilla Comedy+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jester at none against Gorilla Comedy+'s 4. Jester also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and ratings volume (42 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gorilla Comedy+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Jester asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jester against 4.6 for Gorilla Comedy+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Jester's written reviews are positive against 90% of Gorilla Comedy+'s.

Jester ships an update every 2 weeks, Gorilla Comedy+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jester | Gorilla Comedy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jester-stand-up-comedy/id6476446043/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-comedy-plus/id6761107941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jester, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726753335) | [800 POUND GORILLA MEDIA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887814058) |

## What reviewers say

### Jester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jester-stand-up-comedy/id6476446043)

Discover stand-up comedians, find live shows, and explore comedy specials and albums. This app connects you to comedy content and events worldwide, offering personalized recommendations and reviews.

**Highlights:** Browse 825+ comedians, Find upcoming live shows, Access 2,250+ comedy specials, Explore 1,600+ comedy albums, Locate comedy clubs worldwide, Follow comedy podcasts, Personalized watchlist and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gorilla Comedy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-comedy-plus/id6761107941)

Stream full-length stand-up comedy specials from a variety of comedians. Discover new releases, early premieres, and curated collections to find your next laugh. This platform is designed for comedy enthusiasts seeking top-tier performances.

**Highlights:** Full-length stand-up specials, Exclusive early premieres, New releases added regularly, Curated comedy collections, Performances from various comedians

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gorilla Comedy + Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Gorilla Comedy + Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Buy Gorilla Comedy Plus Tier 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Gorilla Comedy Plus Tier 12 | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jester free?

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

### Is Gorilla Comedy+ free?

Gorilla Comedy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jester or Gorilla Comedy+?

Jester is rated higher. Jester averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Gorilla Comedy+ averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Jester or Gorilla Comedy+ have ads?

Both Jester and Gorilla Comedy+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jester or Gorilla Comedy+?

Jester ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gorilla Comedy+ monthly. Most recently, Jester was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gorilla Comedy+ on October 3, 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.*