Comparison

Ember vs Jokesmith

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

Head to head
About

Ember

Features
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Staring at a blank page trying to write your next viral script? Ember is the AI script writer built for UGC and content creators who need to write lots of scripts, fast, without losing quality. Save the reels and TikToks that inspire you, and Ember turns them into hooks, scripts, and content ideas for your own videos — in your voice. WRITE SCRIPTS THAT PERFORM • Generate UGC video scripts from a reference reel, a product brief, or an audio note • Get hooks, CTAs, and talking points built for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts • Remix a proven format into fresh script variations • Content insights: see why a video worked before you borrow its structure SAVE INSPIRATION FROM ANYWHERE • Save reels, TikToks, videos, articles, and audio notes in one place • Organize by client, niche, or campaign with creative boards • Collaborate with editors, clients, or other creators DELIVER FOR BRANDS • Content studio for scriptwriting and repurposing • AI image and video generation for b-roll and concepts • Shareable links to send boards and scripts to brand clients Whether you landed your first UGC deal or you're posting daily to grow, Ember takes you from idea to finished script in minutes. Download Ember and write your next viral video today. More about Ember: Privacy Policy: https://www.emberapp.co/privacy Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Jokesmith

This app helps comedians write, organize, and refine their jokes and sets. It records performances, analyzes audience reactions like laughter, and provides insights to improve material. Features include AI-assisted punch-up notes and venue-specific predictions.

Highlights
  • Joke library with version tracking
  • Set list building with drag-and-drop
  • Live laugh detection and transcription
  • Performance heatmaps and insights
  • AI-assisted punch-up notes
  • StageIntel venue predictions
  • iCloud sync and web access
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
Jokesmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jokesmith at every 5 days against Ember's fortnightly. Ember's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Jokesmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update fortnightly, Jokesmith every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ember versus Jokesmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberJokesmith
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB97 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFranck Sany KongFouled Anchor Safety LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Plus Montly$8.991 Month
  • Ember Plus Yearly$69.991 Year
4 purchases

Jokesmith

Subscriptions3
  • Jokesmith Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Jokesmith Yearly Military14 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Jokesmith Pro Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Jokesmith Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jokesmith free?
Jokesmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember or Jokesmith have ads?
Neither Ember nor Jokesmith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or Jokesmith?
Ember ships an update fortnightly, and Jokesmith every 5 days. Most recently, Ember was updated on November 5, 2026 and Jokesmith on November 5, 2026.

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