New iOS App Gigs Creates Personal Concert Archives Using AI
A new iPhone app called Gigs launched this week, using artificial intelligence to organize users' concert histories from tickets, emails, and screenshots. The app provides statistics, memories, and features like calendar integration and setlist browsing. Developed by indie developer Hidde van der Ploeg, it offers free access with optional subscriptions for additional features.
theprint.inA new app for iPhone users, named Gigs, launched this week to help organize personal concert histories. The app uses on-device artificial intelligence from Apple to process tickets, screenshots, emails, and website links, extracting details such as dates, venues, and lineups. fm or Concert Archives by linking accounts.
App Features and Integration Once
concerts are added, the app allows syncing to personal calendars, reminders for ticket sales, browsing of expected setlists, and access to other show or artist information.
After an event, the app prompts users to rate the show and upload photos, videos, or artwork. The app includes a statistics dashboard showing most-seen artists, favorite venues, most-visited cities, busiest years, and average ratings, along with milestones for concert attendance.
Development and Pricing Gigs
was built by indie developer Hidde van der Ploeg, who previously created apps such as Petey for Apple Music playlists, NowPlaying for music discovery, and Helm for App Store Connect.
The app is designed for iOS with a specific visual style and includes Home Screen widgets, Siri integration for checking shows or rating events, Spotlight search indexing, and custom icons. 99 yearly subscription unlocking features like data export, achievements, deeper insights, unlimited photo and video storage, and imports from other services or CSV files.
It can also be bundled with the NowPlaying app for discounts.
Story Timeline
2 events- April 17, 2026
Gigs app launches for iOS, enabling users to create personal concert archives using AI.
1 sourceTechCrunch - Prior to launch
Indie developer Hidde van der Ploeg builds Gigs, following his previous apps like Petey and NowPlaying.
1 sourceTechCrunch
Potential Impact
- 01
Increased user engagement with personal music histories through organized archives.
- 02
Expanded use of Apple's on-device AI for consumer applications.
- 03
Potential growth in app downloads among live music enthusiasts.
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