Comparison

On Deck! vs Jokesmith

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

Head to head
About

On Deck!

Features
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On Deck is a workspace for comedians to write, organize, rehearse, and track material. Use On Deck to: • Capture joke ideas quickly • Organize material across custom set stages • Open and edit jokes from phone or web • Record performances and keep takes attached to each joke • Add tags and move bits through your workflow • Track your writing streak • Browse open mics and add them to your calendar • Sync your jokes and edits across devices with your account Whether you are brainstorming a new premise, tightening a set, or planning what mics to hit tonight, On Deck keeps your comedy workflow in one place.

About

Jokesmith

This app helps stand-up comedians analyze their performances by tracking audience laughter and transcribing sets in real-time. It provides detailed analytics, set list building, and AI-assisted writing suggestions to improve material and predict audience reception.

Highlights
  • Real-time laugh detection
  • Live performance transcription
  • Detailed post-show analytics
  • AI-assisted punch-up notes
  • Venue-based performance predictions
  • Set list builder with drag-and-drop
  • iCloud sync across devices
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. 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. Then build set lists with drag-and-drop ordering while your total run time updates automatically. RECORD EVERY PERFORMANCE When you take the stage, Jokesmith can record your set, transcribe your performance, and detect audience laughter in real time. Its audio engine distinguishes reactions ranging from light chuckles to roaring laughs, helping you understand what connected—and what did not. Because each reaction is matched to your transcript, you can review exactly what you said when the audience responded. TURN REACTIONS INTO ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS After the show, explore detailed performance analytics: • See where energy peaked with performance heatmaps • Spot slow sections and stretches of dead air • Measure laughs per minute • Review joke-by-joke results • Follow audience intensity across your set • Compare performances side by side to see whether a rewrite improved the bit Instead of guessing, you can rewrite with evidence. GET FRESH IDEAS WITH PUNCH-UP NOTES Open any joke for an optional, AI-assisted punch-up. Punch-Up Notes provides a quick room read, highlights what is already working, and suggests a few new directions to explore. It is designed to support your writing process—not replace your perspective or voice. BUILD THE RIGHT SET FOR THE ROOM StageIntel uses your performance history to predict how your jokes may land across different venue types. Whether you are performing at a comedy club, bar, open mic, or corporate event, confidence scores help you choose material that fits the room. KEEP YOUR MATERIAL WITH YOU Sync your library across devices with iCloud. Write on your iPad at home, then pull up your set list on your iPhone backstage. You can also export performance transcripts as polished PDF reports with color-coded laugh overlays. DISCOVER COMEDY VENUES Explore a built-in directory of more than 100 comedy venues across the United States. Find useful details such as venue capacity, booking contacts, open-mic schedules, and recording policies. JOKESMITH PRO FEATURES • Live laugh detection with confidence scoring • Real-time performance transcription • Post-show heatmaps and intensity timelines • StageIntel venue-based predictions • Side-by-side performance comparisons • PDF performance reports • Unlimited joke and set storage • iCloud sync across your devices • Expanded access to Punch-Up Notes BUILT FOR COMEDIANS Jokesmith was created by a veteran and working comedian. Military discounts are available to service members, veterans, and military families. PRIVACY FIRST Your jokes, recordings, and performance data remain on your devices and in your private iCloud account, except when you choose to use the optional AI-assisted Punch-Up Notes feature. When you request a punch-up, the selected joke text is securely sent through Jokesmith’s proxy to generate the response. Jokesmith uses no third-party analytics, and your material remains under your control. Privacy Policy: https://fouledanchorsafety.com/comedy/privacy By downloading this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

On Deck!4 screens
Jokesmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: On Deck! at none against Jokesmith's 4. On Deck! also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Jokesmith's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Jokesmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. On Deck! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On Deck! ships an update every 3 weeks, Jokesmith every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
On Deck! versus Jokesmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOn Deck!Jokesmith
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB64 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPrasanna JoshiFouled Anchor Safety LLC

In-app purchases

None

On Deck!

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Jokesmith

Subscriptions3
  • Jokesmith Pro Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Jokesmith Yearly Military1 Month trial$20.991 Year
  • Jokesmith Pro Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Jokesmith Pro Lifetime$349.99

Questions

Is On Deck! free?
On Deck! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jokesmith free?
Jokesmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do On Deck! or Jokesmith have ads?
Neither On Deck! nor Jokesmith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, On Deck! or Jokesmith?
On Deck! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jokesmith every 4 days. Most recently, On Deck! was updated on September 20, 2026 and Jokesmith on September 24, 2026.

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