Comparison

Fermata App vs IML Gigs

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

Head to head
About

Fermata App

This app connects musicians with instruments available for rent, and allows owners to earn money by listing their gear. It offers secure payments, messaging, and a marketplace for trying new instruments or finding backup gear.

Highlights
  • Browse and rent instruments
  • List instruments for rent
  • Secure payment processing
  • In-app messaging
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Location-based browsing
  • Add-on services
Features
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Fermata - The Marketplace for Musical Instruments Whether you're a musician looking to try a new instrument or an owner wanting to earn from your gear, Fermata makes it simple and secure. FOR RENTERS - Browse thousands of instruments near you - Filter by type, price, and location - Book instantly with secure payments - Message owners directly - Rate and review your experience FOR OWNERS - List your instruments in minutes - Set your own rental prices - Earn money from gear you already own - Secure payments via Stripe - Protected by replacement value coverage SAFE & SECURE - Verified users via Google Sign-In - PCI-compliant payment processing - Replacement value protection - In-app messaging - Ratings and reviews KEY FEATURES - Real-time search and filters - Location-based browsing with maps - Add-on services (delivery, setup, tutorials) - Shopping cart for multiple rentals - Booking management dashboard - Earnings tracking for owners - Push notifications for updates - Beautiful, modern interface HOW IT WORKS For Renters: 1. Browse instruments in your area 2. Select dates and add-on services 3. Add to cart and checkout securely 4. Meet the owner and enjoy! For Owners: 1. Create a listing with photos 2. Set your price and availability 3. Accept booking requests 4. Get paid via Stripe Connect 5. Build your reputation with reviews PAYMENTS Secure payment processing powered by Stripe. All transactions are protected and PCI-compliant. Owners receive payouts directly to their bank account. JOIN THE FERMATA COMMUNITY Thousands of musicians are already renting and sharing instruments. Whether you need a guitar for the weekend, want to try a new instrument before buying, or earn income from your collection - Fermata makes it happen. Perfect for: - Musicians trying new instruments - Students renting for lessons - Performers needing backup gear - Travelers without their instruments - Owners monetizing their collection Download Fermata today and discover the future of instrument sharing! Support: support@fermataapp.com Privacy: https://www.fermataapp.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.fermataapp.com/terms-conditions

About

IML Gigs

Features
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IML Gigs is the app for musicians who play with the International Musicians League and its bands. Everything about your upcoming gigs, in one place: • Your gig list, with the ones that still need an answer at the top. Accept or decline an invitation with one tap. • The worksheet for every gig: date, times, venue and directions, the schedule, dress code, set lists and the producer's notes. Tap the address to open it in Maps or Waze, or add the gig to your calendar. • Band chat for every gig, with your bandmates and the producer. Photos, PDFs, voice notes and files, reactions, and replies to a specific message. • The band roster: who is playing what, and a way to reach a bandmate on the day. • Notifications the moment a gig changes or someone writes in the band chat. IML Gigs is for musicians already on the International Musicians League roster. Sign in with the mobile number the League has for you; a one-time code arrives by text. There is nothing to sign up for and no password to remember.

Screenshots

Fermata App4 screens
IML Gigs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IML Gigs at every 6 days against Fermata App's fortnightly. Fermata App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fermata App ships an update fortnightly, IML Gigs every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fermata App versus IML Gigs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFermata AppIML Gigs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin LehotayMichael McClintock

In-app purchases

None

Fermata App

No in-app purchases

None

IML Gigs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fermata App free?
Fermata App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IML Gigs free?
IML Gigs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fermata App or IML Gigs have ads?
Neither Fermata App nor IML Gigs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fermata App or IML Gigs?
Fermata App ships an update fortnightly, and IML Gigs every 6 days. Most recently, Fermata App was updated on October 30, 2026 and IML Gigs on October 31, 2026.

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