# Encore vs Gigvault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encore at none against Gigvault's 3. Encore also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gigvault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Encore asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Encore against 5.0 for Gigvault. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encore has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Encore's written reviews are positive against 92% of Gigvault's.

Encore ships an update every 6 days, Gigvault every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encore | Gigvault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore/id6754384868/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigvault-concert-tracker/id6765689126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Encore Live, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808076996) | [Alexandra Pytel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896038241) |

## What reviewers say

### Encore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore/id6754384868)

This app allows music fans to track and rate every concert they've attended, building a personal concert history with photos and videos. Users can discover top-rated shows, connect with other music lovers, and share their live music experiences.

**Highlights:** Rate concerts on a 0-10 scale, Build concert history with photos/videos, Track concert statistics, Share concert memories on social media, Connect with other music fans, Discover top-rated concerts, Add concerts to wishlist

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gigvault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigvault-concert-tracker/id6765689126)

Log past concerts, track setlists, and upload photos to preserve your live music memories. Get personalized stats after every show and connect with fellow fans. Plan upcoming events with friends and manage ticket details.

**Highlights:** Concert History Logging, Setlist Tracking, Festival Mode, Photo & Video Uploads, Live Statistics, Concert Buddy Connections, Event Planning with Friends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gigvault Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Gigvault Pro Photographer | $4.99 | per month |
| Gigvault Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encore free?

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

### Is Gigvault free?

Gigvault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Encore or Gigvault?

Gigvault is rated higher. Encore averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Gigvault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Encore or Gigvault have ads?

Gigvault shows ads; Encore does not.

### Which is updated more often, Encore or Gigvault?

Encore ships an update every 6 days, and Gigvault every 2 weeks. Most recently, Encore was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gigvault on October 25, 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.*