Comparison

Live9 App vs ENCORE HQ

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

Head to head
About

Live9 App

This platform connects artists, venues, DJs, and fans for live music events. It simplifies booking, ticket sales, event management, and payments, streamlining the live music industry for all participants.

Highlights
  • Book and manage live performances
  • Sell tickets directly to fans
  • Accept secure payments and tips
  • Scan and validate tickets
  • Connect artists, venues, and audiences
Features
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Live⁹ is the all-in-one platform designed to power live music. Live⁹ brings together artists, venues, DJs, and fans in a single, seamless experience—making it easier to book shows, sell tickets, manage events, and get paid. With Live⁹, you can: • Book and manage live performances • Sell tickets directly to fans • Accept fast, secure payments and tips • Scan and validate tickets with built-in QR codes • Connect artists, venues, and audiences in real time Live⁹ eliminates unnecessary middlemen and simplifies the business of live music—so performers can focus on performing, venues can focus on hosting, and fans can focus on the experience. Whether you’re an artist looking to get booked, a venue managing events, or a fan supporting live music, Live⁹ puts everything you need in one place. Stream less. Experience more. Welcome to Live⁹.

About

ENCORE HQ

Manage your live entertainment venue's bookings and show-day operations seamlessly. Track events from initial hold to settlement, organize staff schedules, and facilitate team communication. Receive smart alerts for key milestones.

Highlights
  • Booking pipeline tracking
  • Day-of-show sheets
  • Integrated team chat
  • Staff availability scheduling
  • Smart event alerts
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Encore Booking is the command center for live entertainment venues. Whether you run a comedy club, music room, or theater, Encore keeps your entire booking pipeline and show-day operations in one place. BOOKING PIPELINE Track every event from hold to confirmed to settled. Filter by status, flag events that need follow-up, and never lose track of an open offer again. SHOW DAY, SORTED Every event gets a day-of-show sheet: run of show with load-in, sound check, doors, and showtime; staff schedules for production and venue crews; and security coverage at a glance. TEAM CHAT Keep booking, marketing, and operations on the same page with built-in team messaging and @mentions — no more details lost in text threads. STAFF SCHEDULING Staff mark their availability right in the app, and managers see who's available for every date. Calendar and list views show shifts and events side by side. SMART ALERTS Get notified when events are announced, tickets go on sale, and show day arrives. Built for talent buyers, venue managers, and the crews that make live shows happen.

Screenshots

Live9 App4 screens
ENCORE HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

Live9 App and ENCORE HQ are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Live9 App against 5.0 for ENCORE HQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live9 App ships an update every 6 weeks, ENCORE HQ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Live9 App versus ENCORE HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive9 AppENCORE HQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViryeon Inc.NuLevel Entertainment LLC

Customer experience

Live9 App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ENCORE HQ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Live9 App

No in-app purchases

None

ENCORE HQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live9 App free?
Live9 App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ENCORE HQ free?
ENCORE HQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Live9 App or ENCORE HQ?
Live9 App and ENCORE HQ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Live9 App or ENCORE HQ have ads?
Neither Live9 App nor ENCORE HQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live9 App or ENCORE HQ?
Live9 App ships an update every 6 weeks, and ENCORE HQ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Live9 App was updated on October 30, 2026 and ENCORE HQ on October 31, 2026.

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