gigbook.app

What It Is

Gigbook is a mobile app for bands and live musicians, positioned as a “band action log.” It is not an AI tool in the usual sense, but an offline-first song library and live setlist management tool. Users can manage multiple bands, add song titles, keys, BPM, and durations, then drag and drop tracks to arrange a setlist before a show.

Core Features

Its core features are built around the live performance workflow: first create bands and add members/crew, then enter the full song library, and finally build setlists. The app displays the total show length via a time ribbon, helping bands understand the length of their set before going on stage. Go Live mode is designed for stage environments, offering large song titles, next-song prompts, and real-time progress—useful in dark venues where interaction can be inconvenient.

AI, Integrations, and Privacy

The main materials do not mention any AI models, generative features, smart recommendations, or automatic arrangement capabilities, so it should not be treated as an AI product. On integrations, no API, cloud sync, or connections to third-party music tools are disclosed. The only stated services are Firebase Analytics for anonymous usage analysis and Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting. Privacy is a highlight: band, song, and setlist data are all stored locally on the device, cannot be accessed by the developer, and the app can be used without an account or internet connection. This also introduces a risk, however: users need to handle their own backups, and uninstalling the app will permanently delete the data.

Pricing and Availability

Gigbook is described in its terms as a free app, with no subscription, in-app purchase, or paid version disclosed. The page says App Store and Google Play availability is “coming soon” and provides an email notification / early access entry point, so its current maturity and long-term maintenance remain to be verified.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

Its strengths are that it is lightweight, offline, and closely aligned with stage use cases, making it suitable for small bands, independent musicians, rehearsal rooms, and live performance teams. Its drawbacks include no AI capabilities, no mention of Chinese-language support, a lack of sync/collaboration and backup mechanisms, and limited service/support information. For users in China, there is no clear evidence regarding website or app store availability, so network access, downloads, and payments should all be considered unknown. If unavailable, alternatives to consider include BandHelper, SongBookPro, Setlist Helper, OnSong, or Notion/spreadsheet-style tools.