# Gig vs next show

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: next show at 16.0 against Gig's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gig | next show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Barnes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159692658) | [Baden Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845546101) |

## What reviewers say

### Gig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gig-buddy/id6745173391)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### next show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-show/id6758096128)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gig free?

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

### Is next show free?

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

### Do Gig or next show have ads?

Neither Gig nor next show shows ads.

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