# ShowOne vs JamFactory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowOne at 61% against JamFactory's 0%. ShowOne also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (106 vs 2). JamFactory's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and JamFactory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JamFactory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowOne has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of ShowOne's written reviews are positive against 0% of JamFactory's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShowOne ships an update every 5 weeks, JamFactory every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShowOne | JamFactory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamfactory-multitrack-tunes/id1438346861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [One Zero One Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/983764756) | [JamFactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203814229) |

## What reviewers say

### ShowOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757)

This app provides musicians with a stable and flexible platform for playing backing tracks live. It offers automatic click tracks, tempo and pitch control, and customizable count-offs. Easily import and organize your music for any live or rehearsal setting.

**Highlights:** Automatic click sync, Tempo and pitch control, Voice and visual count-offs, Unlimited set creation, Customizable click sounds, Split audio output, MIDI compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Click Track Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Transport | $3.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Advanced | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backup Restore | $7.99 | one-time |
| Four Channel Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| ShowOne Basic Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to import audio files from multiple sources
- 🎵 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚙️ Flexible tempo and pitch adjustment without quality loss
- 🎚️ Effective click track and cue functionality
- 📱 Works reliably on iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent import failures and crashes
- 📱 Portrait-only orientation, no landscape mode
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and unclear pricing structure
- 🔋 Significant battery drain during use
- ❌ Limited track capacity in free version (5 songs max)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing tracks
- Imported tracks not appearing in ShowOne despite file transfer
- Click track goes out of sync during playback
- Pitch adjustment causes digital garbling noise
- Data loss after app updates

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Larger, more accessible play/pause button
- True 4-channel audio output capability
- Multiple tempo changes within a single track
- Additional time signatures (3/4, 5/4, 7/4, etc.)


### JamFactory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamfactory-multitrack-tunes/id1438346861)

Practice and perform your favorite songs with a full band experience. This app offers multitrack backing songs with lyrics, chords, and tabs, allowing you to customize sound settings for each track. Record your own music, remix existing songs, and even create music videos.

**Highlights:** Multitrack backing songs with lyrics, chords, and tabs, Customizable instrument sounds and effects per song, Tempo and key transposition, Song recording and remixing, Karaoke-style lyrics display, Music video creation and export

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JamFactory Basis | $2.99 | per month |
| JamFactory Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| JamFactory Premium | $9.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShowOne free?

ShowOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JamFactory free?

JamFactory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShowOne or JamFactory?

JamFactory is rated higher. ShowOne averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while JamFactory averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ShowOne or JamFactory have ads?

Neither ShowOne nor JamFactory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShowOne or JamFactory?

ShowOne ships an update every 5 weeks, and JamFactory every 2 months. Most recently, ShowOne was updated on October 24, 2026 and JamFactory on October 24, 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.*