Comparison

GigScroll vs ZONAS

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

Head to head
About

GigScroll

This app provides a hands-free teleprompter for musicians to display lyrics during live performances. It offers auto-scrolling, customizable themes, setlist management, and Bluetooth remote control for seamless lyric delivery.

Highlights
  • Hands-free lyric teleprompter
  • Instant lyric search and saving
  • Adjustable auto-scroll speed
  • Stage-ready themes
  • Professional setlist management
  • Bluetooth remote pedal support
  • Video recording with teleprompter overlay
Features
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Forget fumbling with paper lyrics on stage. GigScroll is the hands-free lyric teleprompter designed for live performers, worship leaders, and gigging musicians who need their lyrics to flow as smoothly as their performance. WHAT MAKES GIGSCROLL DIFFERENT • INSTANT LYRIC SEARCH - Find any song from millions of tracks and save lyrics in seconds. No manual typing. No copying and pasting. • TRUE AUTO-SCROLL - Set your tempo and let GigScroll do the work. Adjustable speed controls keep lyrics flowing at the perfect pace. • CHORDS ABOVE LYRICS (NEW) - Add chord names with simple [Am][G][C] brackets and they render above the right syllable - the way real chord sheets look. Color-coded section labels (CHORUS, VERSE, BRIDGE) make navigation effortless mid-song. • PER-SONG TRANSPOSITION (NEW) - Shift every chord up or down in real time with proper enharmonic spelling. Your choice is saved per song. • VIDEO RECORDING - Record video with the iOS camera while seeing the lyric teleprompter during performance. • STAGE-READY THEMES - High-contrast Stage Mode cuts through stage lights. Plus Cream, Dark, and Light themes for any lighting condition. • PROFESSIONAL SETLIST MANAGEMENT - Organize songs by gig or venue. Navigate between songs with one tap. Per-song play buttons let you start the setlist on any song. • BLUETOOTH FOOT PEDAL SUPPORT - Connect any Bluetooth remote pedal to control scrolling, change speed, and move between songs - hands free. • BACKUP & SHARING - Export your library or share individual setlists with bandmates. FEATURES MUSICIANS LOVE ChordPro Formatting (Optional, Opt-In Per Song) → Industry-standard ChordPro markup, edited via a tap-friendly menu - no syntax to memorize → Inline chord brackets render above the lyric syllable they belong to → Section directives shown as muted small-caps headers → Per-theme chorus highlighting (toggle on in Settings) → Performance comments ({c: kick in band}) shown in muted italic → Plain-text songs still work exactly as before Transposition → Semitone +/− buttons, editable numeric field, and key picker → Enharmonic spelling follows the destination key signature → Slash chords (G/B) transposed correctly → Capo and key info shown as badges in Performance Performance Mode → Drag the lyrics to reposition mid-song without tapping first, even when controls are auto-hidden → Large text, adjustable per-song font sizes → Auto-scroll with +/- speed controls; save custom speeds per song → Left-align or center-align lyrics (Settings) → Foot pedal control for hands-free operation Setlist Organization → Unlimited setlists, drag-and-drop song ordering → Per-song play buttons (no more tapping Next ten times when something interrupts your set) → Song position tracking, one-tap song navigation Customization & Data → 4 themes (Light, Dark, Stage, Cream); 5 font choices → Export/import .gigscroll backup files → Share setlists with band members → All data stays on your device - full privacy PERFECT FOR • Live Performers - Eyes on the audience, not on paper • Worship Leaders - Lead with lyrics and chords flowing at your pace • Cover Bands - Organized setlists per venue; transpose to any singer's range • Solo Artists & Songwriters - Never miss a lyric; record performances in-app • Guitar / Piano Players - Real ChordPro with chord-above-lyric rendering • Content Creators - Lyrics or video script on screen while you record DESIGNED FOR PERFORMERS GigScroll was built by musicians, for musicians. Every feature serves one purpose: helping you deliver flawless performances without the distraction of managing paper lyrics or fumbling with complicated apps. GET STARTED IN SECONDS 1. Search for a song 2. Tap to save the lyrics 3. (Optional) Add chord brackets and section markers via the editor's ChordPro menu 4. Create a setlist 5. Hit play and perform Download GigScroll and transform how you perform live.

About

ZONAS

Features
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ZONAS is the home of local musicians. Discover singers, bands, DJs, and artists from your city, state, and country - all in one beautifully simple app. BROWSE BY REGION Explore a growing directory of musicians organized by zone, state, and country. Find the artists shaping your local scene. EVERY ARTIST, ONE LINK Each musician gets their own profile: photos, bio, music, videos, upcoming dates, and direct contact. A single link that says everything. DISCOVER & CONNECT Watch their latest videos, listen to their music, check their agenda, and reach out directly. No noise - just the artists. FOR MUSICIANS Create your profile, showcase your work, and get discovered by fans, venues, and promoters. Go Premium to unlock featured placement, detailed stats, and more. Whether you are a fan looking for your next favorite artist or a musician ready to be found, ZONAS puts your local music scene in your pocket. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION (Featured Artist) - Featured Artist placement - Detailed profile analytics - Priority visibility $7.99 USD per month (1-month auto-renewable subscription). Billed monthly to your Apple Account; renews automatically until canceled. Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zonas.pro/privacy Welcome to your scene.

Screenshots

GigScroll4 screens
ZONAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GigScroll at 3 against ZONAS's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. GigScroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZONAS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GigScroll versus ZONAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGigScrollZONAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB65 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZach SwiftAider Tech Solutions LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GigScroll

One-time1
  • GigScroll Pro$12.99
1 purchases

ZONAS

Subscriptions1
  • Featured Artist$7.991 Month

Questions

Is GigScroll free?
GigScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZONAS free?
ZONAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GigScroll or ZONAS have ads?
Neither GigScroll nor ZONAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GigScroll or ZONAS?
GigScroll ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZONAS every 3 weeks. Most recently, GigScroll was updated on October 1, 2026 and ZONAS on September 30, 2026.

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