Semuko vs Gigsmith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Semuko
This business management app helps creatives and freelancers streamline operations. Manage clients, projects, contracts, invoices, payments, and scheduling all in one place to work more efficiently.
- Client and lead management
- Proposal, contract, and questionnaire creation
- Invoicing and payment collection
- Project and task tracking
- Event and appointment scheduling
- Workflow automation and reminders
- Communication organization
- Revenue and performance monitoring
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Semuko is your all-in-one business hub built for creatives, freelancers, and service-based entrepreneurs who want to work smarter, not harder. Manage clients, projects, contracts, invoices, payments, scheduling, and communication in one powerful, easy-to-use mobile app, so you can focus on what you do best while Semuko handles the rest. Whether you’re a photographer, designer, coach, event planner, videographer, or creative professional, Semuko gives you the tools to run your entire business from your phone. With Semuko, you can: Create and manage clients and leads Send professional proposals, contracts, and questionnaires Invoice clients and collect payments faster Track projects, tasks, and deadlines Schedule events and appointments Automate workflows and reminders Keep conversations organized in one place Monitor revenue and business performance Why creators choose Semuko: Clean, modern, and intuitive design Built specifically for creative and service businesses Flexible workflows that adapt to your process Secure, reliable, and cloud-based Access your business anytime, anywhere Semuko helps you look professional, stay organized, and deliver better client experiences, without juggling multiple tools or complicated systems. Run your business with confidence. Build better client relationships. Grow with Semuko.
Gigsmith
This app helps comedians manage their business by tracking gigs, venues, contacts, and finances. It offers features for scheduling, invoicing, expense tracking, and performer safety.
- Gig management with details
- Venue and contact CRM
- Professional PDF invoicing
- Income and expense tracking
- Performer safety system
- Analytics and reporting
- Recurring gig setup
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Gigsmith is the business tool for working performers. Manage every gig from first pitch to final payout—built for comedians, musicians, DJs, hosts, speakers, actors, and independent entertainers. Now with Gigsmith for Web, so you can run the business side from your desk too. GIGS AND CALENDAR Add gigs with category, venue, date, duration, pay, mileage, expenses, notes, and contacts. Filter upcoming or past events, and see confirmation status and the weather forecast on every gig card. Set up recurring bookings and rebook in a tap. VENUES AND CONTACTS Build a venue rolodex with addresses, capacity, equipment notes, average pay, and booking contacts, plus a searchable database of US comedy venues with open mic schedules and submission methods. Keep bookers, promoters, agents, and clients in one CRM, linked to venues and importable from your address book. GET PAID Create professional PDF invoices and track them from draft to sent, paid, or overdue. Unpaid totals stay on your dashboard so nothing slips. MONEY AND TAXES See earnings by venue, category, and month. Log mileage, see estimated deductions, and export tax-year summaries with income, expenses, and mileage for Schedule C prep. Export CSV or PDF reports for your accountant or manager. NEW: GIGSMITH FOR WEB With Pro, open gigsmith.fouledanchorsafety.com and sign in with the Apple Account you use for iCloud. • See every booking on a monthly calendar and add or edit gigs • Track earned, received, owed, and expenses, with CSV export • Search and update venues and contacts • Changes sync both ways with the app through your private iCloud Start in the app: once Gigsmith has synced your first gig, venue, or contact, you can add and edit from the web too. NIGHT WATCH A personal check-in reminder for late-night gigs and the trip home. Choose a check-in interval, and Gigsmith reminds you with escalating alerts if you don't respond. Prepare an emergency contact and message ahead of time; one tap opens it ready to send—sending is always your choice. Night Watch doesn't track your location or contact anyone on your behalf. It's a reminder, not a monitored service. In an emergency, call 911. FOR COMEDIANS Connect Gigsmith to Jokesmith to link set recordings and laugh analytics to specific gigs. GIGSMITH PRO FEATURES - Unlimited gigs, venues, and contacts - PDF invoicing and unpaid tracking - Mileage, deductions, and Schedule C prep - Recurring gigs and fast rebooking - Comedy venue database - Earnings analytics - Weather forecasts - Night Watch check-in reminders - CSV and PDF exports - Jokesmith integration - iCloud sync and Gigsmith for Web Built by a veteran and working performer who got tired of tracking gigs in a spreadsheet. Privacy first: your gigs, contacts, invoices, and earnings stay on your devices and in your private iCloud, in the app and on the web. No external servers. No third-party analytics. Weather: https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html Privacy Policy: https://www.fouledanchorsafety.com/comedy/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.fouledanchorsafety.com/comedy/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Semuko at none against Gigsmith's 5. Semuko also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Gigsmith sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Semuko asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Semuko against 5.0 for Gigsmith. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Semuko has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Semuko ships an update every 2 weeks, Gigsmith weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Semuko | Gigsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Semuko Co | Fouled Anchor Safety LLC |
Customer experience
Semuko
Gigsmith
In-app purchases
Semuko
No in-app purchases
Gigsmith
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Military Pro Annual1 Month trial$20.991 Year
- Yearly Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Gigsmith Pro Lifetime Military$27.99
- Gigsmith Pro Lifetime$39.99









