A new iOS application called Gigs, launching this week, aims to help live music fans compile and revisit their concert history. Built by independent developer Hidde van der Ploeg, the app uses Apple's on-device Foundation Models AI to automatically extract and organise event details from tickets, emails, or website links.
Users can create a comprehensive personal archive by importing data from existing services like Setlist.fm or Concert Archives, syncing events to their calendar, and receiving reminders for ticket sales. Following a show, the app prompts users to rate the performance and upload photos and videos from the event.
From Memories to Metrics
Once data is entered, Gigs provides users with a detailed statistical dashboard. This feature tracks metrics such as most-seen artists, favourite venues, most-visited cities, and busiest years. The app also celebrates user milestones, like attending a first 10 shows or passing 1,000 events.
Van der Ploeg, previously known for apps like Petey for Apple Music and NowPlaying, designed Gigs specifically for live music enthusiasts who want help remembering and analysing their event history. "He wanted to create an app for people who enjoy live music and could use help remembering their event history," the launch statement noted.
Deep iOS Integration and Pricing
The app is built for iOS 26 and features a Liquid Glass aesthetic, with deep system integration. This includes Siri support for checking upcoming shows and rating events via voice, Home Screen widgets for countdowns, and indexing by Apple's Spotlight for system-wide search.
Gigs is free to download with core functionality. A subscription of $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year unlocks advanced features, including unlimited photo and video storage, data export, achievements, and support for importing concert history from CSV files or other services. Bundled discounts are available with van der Ploeg's other app, NowPlaying.