Comparison

Semuko vs Gigsmith

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Gig management with details
  • Venue and contact CRM
  • Professional PDF invoicing
  • Income and expense tracking
  • Performer safety system
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Recurring gig setup
Features
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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

Screenshots

Semuko4 screens
Gigsmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gigsmith sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Semuko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Semuko ships an update every 2 weeks, Gigsmith weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Semuko versus Gigsmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSemukoGigsmith
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSemuko CoFouled Anchor Safety LLC

Customer experience

Semuko

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gigsmith

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

In-app purchases

None

Semuko

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Gigsmith

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Military Pro Annual1 Month trial$20.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gigsmith Pro Lifetime Military$27.99
  • Gigsmith Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Semuko free?
Semuko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gigsmith free?
Gigsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Semuko or Gigsmith?
Semuko and Gigsmith are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Semuko or Gigsmith have ads?
Neither Semuko nor Gigsmith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Semuko or Gigsmith?
Semuko ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gigsmith weekly. Most recently, Semuko was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gigsmith on October 24, 2026.

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