Best Taper's Section alternatives: apps like Taper's Section

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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8 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Taper's Section or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 8+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Taper's Section

Live Music Archive#1

Live Music Archive by Astral Engineering LLC

Stream legendary live shows
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.9😊(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream a vast collection of live concert recordings from the Internet Archive and Phish.in. Discover music by artist, venue, or date, and enjoy features like offline playback, cross-device syncing, and a visualizer.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Fantastic library
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Awesome interface
  • 🚀 Smooth playback
  • 👍 Reliable and efficient
  • 🚀 Intuitive navigation
  • 👍 Excellent search capabilities
  • 🚀 Syncs across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or unavailability
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔍 Missing some newer shows
  • 🔍 Limited playlist functionality
  • 🔍 No login or review features
Attics#2

Attics by Zachary Wood

Stream Grateful Dead shows
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.9😊(522 ratings)
Free
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Access and stream thousands of live concert recordings from popular bands like the Grateful Dead, Billy Strings, and more. Easily find shows, enjoy gapless playback, and download your favorites for offline listening.

What We Love

  • 🎶 Excellent collection of live music
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Easy to find and access shows
  • 🙌 Grateful Dead and other jam bands covered
  • 💯 High-quality audio
  • 🙏 Responsive developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Search function could be improved
  • 🎶 Lack of gapless playback
  • 📱 No CarPlay or HomePod integration
DeadSpread#3
4.8(103 ratings)
Free
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Access and stream a vast collection of live concert recordings from bands like the Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic. Download your favorite shows to enjoy offline. Discover music from various other jam bands.

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Phish Just Jams
Phish Just Jams
Phish Just Jams
by Brian Vernarsky
Free

This app provides a vast library of Phish music, focusing solely on instrumental jams by removing lyrics and composed sections. Explore over 4500 tracks from 1993 to the present, with advanced filters to customize your listening experience. Enjoy curated playlists or create your own mixes on the fly.

Instrumental Phish jams4500+ tracks (1993-present)Advanced track filtering
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JEMP Radio
JEMP Radio
JEMP Radio
For Fans, By Fans!
Free

Listen to live, 24/7 internet radio dedicated to jam bands like Phish, Grateful Dead, and Goose. Enjoy original programming hosted by passionate fans, bringing you good music from across the US and Canada.

Live 24/7 jam band radioFeatures Phish, Grateful Dead, GooseOriginal programming
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(318)
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Relisten — all live music
Relisten — all live music
Relisten — all live music
1M+ Live music recordings!
Free

Access a vast library of live music recordings from numerous artists. Stream concerts in the background, explore shows by venue, and view detailed information about each recording. Discover new live performances from popular bands and tapers.

Background audio playbackExtensive live music libraryConcert and song details
🎵 Music
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TheDeadly
TheDeadly
TheDeadly
Live Music Archive Player
Free

Access and stream thousands of live concert recordings from the Internet Archive. Organize your favorite shows, explore curated collections, and enjoy background playback with lock screen and CarPlay controls.

Stream live concert recordingsBrowse by year, venue, datePersonal library of favorites
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Play Dead: Grateful Dead App
Play Dead: Grateful Dead App
Play Dead: Grateful Dead App
Official Live Concerts & Music
Free

Access a vast library of officially remastered live Grateful Dead concert recordings. Discover previously unreleased shows and exclusive hi-res audio, with new content added weekly. Stream across devices and enjoy the band's live legacy.

Official Grateful Dead live recordingsHi-res remastered audioExclusive 'Dead Drop' releases weekly
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(94)
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