# Show|Ready vs Jingle+

The clearest difference is price: Show|Ready at Free against Jingle+'s $0.99. Show|Ready also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Jingle+'s advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 27%) and rating (4.5 vs 2.8). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Show|Ready is free to download; Jingle+ costs $0.99 up front. Jingle+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Show|Ready asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jingle+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 319 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Show|Ready's written reviews are positive against 72% of Jingle+'s.

Show|Ready ships an update every 4 months, Jingle+ every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show|Ready | Jingle+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showready/id686687677/reviews) | **[4.5 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Right On Cue Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/543773969) | [Charlie Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/416450484) |

## What reviewers say

### Show|Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showready/id686687677)

This app provides essential music rehearsal tools for musical theater productions. It offers playback features on iOS devices and director's editing on iPads. A license from a theatrical publisher is required to use the app.

**Highlights:** Music playback, Director's editing (iPad), iOS compatibility, License integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy tool for learning parts
- 👍 Useful for theater kids
- 👍 Good for practicing songs
- 👍 Helpful for learning harmonies
- 👍 Can layer voices in/out

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 Hard to play transition tracks
- 🐛 Sound stops instead of restarting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App freezes frequently
- App glitches
- App randomly kicks user out
- Buttons not visible on iPhone screen

**Requested features**

- More musical sounds than synth
- Minute/seconds counter for song length
- Ability to move tab bar to bottom
- Mobile view score
- Ability to make notes on the score


### Jingle+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app simulates various shaker instruments using your phone's motion. Experience realistic sound and feel, perfect for live performances or studio work.

**Highlights:** Real motion shaker simulation, Realistic sound and feel, High-precision accelerometer data, Expressive real-time control, Tambourine, maraca, egg shaker, sleigh bells

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Instruments | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inter-App Audio | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Great fun and enjoyment
- 🎄 Brings holiday cheer
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎶 Responsive to shaking/tapping
- 🌟 Realistic sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎛️ Limited instrumental options
- 🔊 Low volume egg shaker sound
- 🎛️ Some sounds not very good (tambourine)
- 🐛 Background playback issues
- 🐛 App doesn't always shut off easily

**Reported bugs**

- Background playback feature not working reliably
- App continues playing when not on the app
- App doesn't work on some devices (iPhone 12 Pro)
- App doesn't open/work after installation
- Stuck on jingle bells sound

**Requested features**

- More instrumental options (snare drum, cymbals)
- Lego sound effect
- Slapstick sound effect
- Add iWatch support
- Tutorial section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show|Ready free?

Show|Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jingle+ free?

Jingle+ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Show|Ready or Jingle+?

Jingle+ is rated higher. Show|Ready averages 2.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Jingle+ averages 4.5 from 319 ratings.

### Do Show|Ready or Jingle+ have ads?

Neither Show|Ready nor Jingle+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show|Ready or Jingle+?

Show|Ready ships an update every 4 months, and Jingle+ every 6 months. Most recently, Show|Ready was updated on September 23, 2026 and Jingle+ on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*