Jokely vs Jokesmith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jokely
This app helps comedians write, organize, and perform jokes. It offers tools for capturing material, structuring sets, and practicing on stage with performance tracking and post-show analysis.
- Joke and set writing
- Stage mode for distraction-free performance
- Automatic performance recording
- Post-show reflection and analytics
- Performance history tracking
- Material evolution measurement
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Write. Organize. Perform. Improve. Jokely is an all-in-one stand-up comedy app built for comedians who want to write better jokes and perform with confidence. Capture new material, organize your sets, and take Jokely with you on stage. Everything a stand-up comedian needs — from writing to the stage. Features: Joke & Set Writing Write jokes anytime and organize your material by sets and shows. Stage Mode: Perform & Record Perform on stage with a clean, distraction-free view. Track your time, navigate your set, and record your performance automatically. Post-Show Reflection & Analytics Review your sets, analyze audience reactions, and refine your jokes after every show. Performance Tracking Keep a history of performances, track progress, and measure how your material evolves over time. Perfect for aspiring and professional stand-up comedians, Jokely helps you write smarter, perform better, and grow on stage — one set at a time.
Jokesmith
This app helps comedians write, organize, and refine their jokes and sets. It records performances, analyzes audience reactions, and provides insights to improve material. Features include AI-assisted punch-up notes and venue-specific predictions.
- Joke library with version tracking
- Set list builder with drag-and-drop
- Live laugh detection and transcription
- Performance analytics and heatmaps
- AI-assisted punch-up notes
- StageIntel venue predictions
- iCloud sync and web access
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Write stronger jokes, build tighter sets, and learn what landed—without scattering your material across Notes, voice memos, and spreadsheets. Now with Jokesmith for Web, so you can write at a real keyboard too. Jokesmith is the performance analytics platform built for stand-up comedians who want to sharpen their material after every set. WRITE, ORGANIZE, AND BUILD SETS Keep your material in one searchable joke library. Add tags, estimate timing, save revision notes, and track every version of a bit. Build set lists with drag-and-drop ordering while your run time updates automatically. RECORD EVERY PERFORMANCE Record your set, transcribe it, and detect audience laughter in real time—from light chuckles to roaring laughs. Each reaction is matched to your transcript, so you see exactly what you said when the room responded. TURN REACTIONS INTO INSIGHTS • Performance heatmaps show where energy peaked • Spot slow sections and dead air • Measure laughs per minute • Review joke-by-joke results • Compare performances side by side to see if a rewrite worked NEW: JOKESMITH FOR WEB With Pro, open jokesmith.fouledanchorsafety.com and sign in with the Apple Account you use for iCloud. • Write and edit jokes with a full keyboard • Build sets by hand and watch the running time add up • Changes sync both ways with the app through your private iCloud Start in the app: the web works with the library Jokesmith has synced. AI features stay in the app. PUNCH-UP NOTES Open any joke for an optional, AI-assisted punch-up: a quick room read, what's already working, and a few new directions to explore. It supports your writing—it doesn't replace your voice. BUILD THE RIGHT SET FOR THE ROOM StageIntel uses your performance history to predict how jokes may land at clubs, bars, open mics, and corporate events, with confidence scores to help you pick material that fits the room. TAKE IT WITH YOU With Pro, sync your library across your devices with iCloud. Export performance transcripts as PDF reports with color-coded laugh overlays, and explore a directory of 100+ US comedy venues with capacity, booking contacts, open-mic schedules, and recording policies. JOKESMITH PRO FEATURES • Live laugh detection with confidence scoring • Real-time transcription • Heatmaps and intensity timelines • StageIntel venue predictions • Side-by-side comparisons • PDF performance reports • Unlimited jokes and sets • iCloud sync and Jokesmith for Web • Expanded Punch-Up Notes Created by a veteran and working comedian. PRIVACY FIRST Your jokes, recordings, and performance data stay on your devices and in your private iCloud, in the app and on the web. The only exception is Punch-Up Notes: when you request one, that joke's text is sent securely through Jokesmith's proxy. No third-party analytics. Privacy Policy: https://fouledanchorsafety.com/comedy/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jokely at none against Jokesmith's 4. Jokely also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Jokesmith's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Jokesmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Jokely asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jokely against 5.0 for Jokesmith. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Jokely ships an update every 3 weeks, Jokesmith every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jokely | Jokesmith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Aizinov | Fouled Anchor Safety LLC |
Customer experience
Jokely
Jokesmith
In-app purchases
Jokely
No in-app purchases
Jokesmith
- Jokesmith Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Jokesmith Yearly Military14 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Jokesmith Pro Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Jokesmith Pro Lifetime$99.99







