# DEADSHOWZ vs DeadSpread

The clearest difference is price: DeadSpread at Free against DEADSHOWZ's $2.99. DeadSpread also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). DEADSHOWZ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DeadSpread is free to download; DEADSHOWZ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DeadSpread holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeadSpread has 101 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DEADSHOWZ's written reviews are positive against 90% of DeadSpread's.

DEADSHOWZ ships an update every 6 months, DeadSpread every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEADSHOWZ | DeadSpread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadshowz/id1254621329/reviews) | **[4.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadspread/id1523844467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SYKODELIC, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254621328) | [Walter Sanders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512990324) |

## What reviewers say

### DEADSHOWZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadshowz/id1254621329)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Explore a comprehensive Grateful Dead concert database with advanced search capabilities. Find shows by venue, song, date, or guest artist, and create custom playlists. Stream concerts directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Searchable Grateful Dead concert database, Multi-criteria search with AND/OR/NOT qualifiers, Custom playlist creation, Track attended shows, Song, venue, and artist statistics, Direct concert streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DeadSpread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadspread/id1523844467)

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.

**Highlights:** Stream live concert recordings, Download shows for offline playback, Access archive.org content, Discover Widespread Panic shows, Explore other jam band artists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEADSHOWZ free?

DEADSHOWZ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeadSpread free?

DeadSpread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DEADSHOWZ or DeadSpread?

DeadSpread is rated higher. DEADSHOWZ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while DeadSpread averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do DEADSHOWZ or DeadSpread have ads?

DeadSpread shows ads; DEADSHOWZ does not.

### Which is updated more often, DEADSHOWZ or DeadSpread?

DEADSHOWZ ships an update every 6 months, and DeadSpread every 6 days. Most recently, DEADSHOWZ was updated on September 10, 2026 and DeadSpread on September 21, 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.*