Comparison

MusicBook Pro vs GigScript

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

Head to head
About

MusicBook Pro

Features
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MusicBook Pro is a private Apple-native songwriting, songbook, setlist and live performance app for singer-songwriters, solo performers, guitarists and small bands. WRITE AND ORGANIZE Capture text, audio and video Ideas before they disappear. Develop related Ideas in Projects, move them into editable Drafts or Songs, and keep lyrics, chords, sections, keys, capo, tuning, tempo, notes and versions together. PERFORM YOUR WAY Build ordered setlists with Songs and timed or untimed breaks. Open Performance with large readable lyrics and chords, or use the full Setlist View to keep the complete running order visible with the current song highlighted. Switch views from Live Settings whenever the stage situation changes. STAGE-SAFE TOOLS Use deliberate next-song safety, Performance Lock, Panic recovery, SmartScroll, set timers, break timers, pedal reminders, optional MIDI cues, external display and iPhone Remote controls. Sessions save rehearsal or concert timing without recording the performance. SMART, REVIEWABLE HELP SmartFunctions can assist with layout, rhymes, writing feedback, chord inspiration, setlist order and rehearsal focus. Transcribe turns recordings of your own ideas into editable Draft Lyrics with Apple speech technology. Suggestions remain review-first and under your control. YOUR APPLE WORKFLOW Work across iPhone, iPad and Mac, capture quick Ideas from Apple Watch and widgets, and use the free Apple TV companion for read-only big-screen lyrics and Performance. Optional private iCloud sync keeps supported library data across your own devices. FREE EXPERIENCE Every feature is included in the free version. Save up to 6 Songs, 2 Drafts, 2 Ideas, 2 Projects and 2 Setlists; Sessions are unlimited. Full Version removes those library limits with one purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No third-party tracking. No automatic lyric or chord downloads. MusicBook Pro is for original songs and cover material you have the right to use.

About

GigScript

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GigScript is a teleprompter for musicians. Stop struggling with paper setlists and music stands โ€” GigScript automatically scrolls your lyrics and chords at your own pace. CORE FEATURES - Auto-scroll with adjustable speed - ChordPro support โ€” chords displayed in amber above lyrics - Fit to screen mode for short songs - Screen stays on throughout your performance SETLISTS - Build setlists for your gigs - Performance mode with swipe navigation - Key reminders and personal notes per song BAND SYNC (Pro) - Share songs and setlists with your whole band - Works via Dropbox - Conflict resolution when two people edit the same song MORE - Import .chordpro, .cho, .crd, .txt and .pdf files - Transpose chords on the fly (Pro) - PDF sheet music import (Pro) - Works offline GigScript Pro includes: transposition, PDF import, unlimited setlists, band sync and song copy. Choose a one-time lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription. Privacy Policy: https://gigscript.pekkahuuskonen.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MusicBook Pro4 screens
GigScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MusicBook Pro at 5 against GigScript's 3. GigScript's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MusicBook Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GigScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MusicBook Pro ships an update every 10 days, GigScript weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
MusicBook Pro versus GigScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusicBook ProGigScript
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars JoergensenJari-Pekka Huuskonen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MusicBook Pro

One-time1
  • MusicBook Pro Fullversion$9.99
2 purchases

GigScript

Subscriptions1
  • GigScrip Pro Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • GigScript Pro$9.99

Questions

Is MusicBook Pro free?
MusicBook Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GigScript free?
GigScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MusicBook Pro or GigScript have ads?
Neither MusicBook Pro nor GigScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MusicBook Pro or GigScript?
MusicBook Pro ships an update every 10 days, and GigScript weekly. Most recently, MusicBook Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and GigScript on October 7, 2026.

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