Comparison

BREAKING HITS vs ROSTR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BREAKING HITS

This platform connects music creators directly with their fans, fostering authentic feedback and community building. Artists can share their work, gain early supporters, and increase visibility without industry gatekeepers. Fans can discover new talent, earn rewards for their engagement, and be part of the creative process.

Highlights
  • Share music and creative work
  • Get authentic audience feedback
  • Build early supporters
  • Discover new artists
  • Earn rewards for feedback
  • Connect directly with community
Features
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Where creators and fans actually connect. BREAKING HITS is a community-driven platform where artists share their work, fans give real feedback, and opportunities move faster. No gatekeepers. No industry guesswork. Just real people discovering what’s next. For Creators • Share music and creative work • Get authentic audience feedback • Build early supporters • Increase visibility and momentum • Connect directly with your community For Fans • Discover new artists early • Earn Rewards for giving Creators feedback and support • Engage with a real community • Be part of the process — not just a spectator Why BREAKING HITS? The industry guesses. We ask the community. Creators get clarity. Fans get connection. Everyone grows together. Download BREAKING HITS and be part of something real.

About

ROSTR

Access the latest music industry news, artist and company profiles, and contact information on the go. This companion app provides insights, analytics, and rosters for music professionals.

Highlights
  • Industry news feed
  • Global search for artists and companies
  • Detailed profiles with insights
  • Analytics snapshots
  • Recent media and releases
  • Rosters and signings with contact details
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This is a companion app for ROSTR Pro users. You can sign in with an existing ROSTR Pro account, upgrade an existing ROSTR Free account to Pro through the App Store, or you can sign up for a new ROSTR account and purchase a Pro subscription through the App Store. The music industry, in your pocket. The ROSTR app offers seamless access to the latest industry news, rosters, contacts, and insights - wherever you are. - Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest music industry news and trends. - Search On the Go: Instantly find and explore detailed profiles of artists, companies, and professionals. - Make Connections: Access contact information for key team members to build instant connections. - Get Insights: Dive into metrics, analytics, and rosters to uncover valuable industry data. ROSTR is trusted by tens of thousands of music industry professionals worldwide—and now it’s right at your fingertips. Key Features: The ROSTR app brings the core functionality of the desktop platform to iOS, optimized for on-the-go access: - Industry News Feed: Your hub for breaking news and updates. - Global Search: Find artists, companies, and professionals instantly. - Profiles: Explore detailed profiles with insights, rosters, and metrics. - Analytics Snapshots: Get quick access to key performance data. - Recent Media & Releases: Stay updated on artists’ latest work. - Rosters & Signings: Know who’s working with who, complete with contact details. Stay tuned for even more powerful features in future updates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BREAKING HITS4 screens
ROSTR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BREAKING HITS at none against ROSTR's 4. BREAKING HITS also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and device support (3 vs 1). ROSTR's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ROSTR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $60.00 per month. BREAKING HITS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ROSTR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of BREAKING HITS's written reviews are positive against 50% of ROSTR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BREAKING HITS ships an update fortnightly, ROSTR weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BREAKING HITS versus ROSTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBREAKING HITSROSTR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (22 ratings)4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB89 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBreaking Hits Inc.ROSTR Inc.

Customer experience

BREAKING HITS

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

ROSTR

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

BREAKING HITS

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ROSTR

Subscriptions4
  • ROSTR Pro Monthly$60.001 Month
  • ROSTR Pro Monthly14 Days trial$60.001 Month
  • ROSTR Pro Annual$539.991 Year
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  • ROSTR Pro Annual14 Days trial$539.991 Year

Questions

Is BREAKING HITS free?
BREAKING HITS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ROSTR free?
ROSTR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BREAKING HITS or ROSTR?
ROSTR is rated higher. BREAKING HITS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while ROSTR averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do BREAKING HITS or ROSTR have ads?
Neither BREAKING HITS nor ROSTR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BREAKING HITS or ROSTR?
BREAKING HITS ships an update fortnightly, and ROSTR weekly. Most recently, BREAKING HITS was updated on November 2, 2026 and ROSTR on November 8, 2026.

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