# Bandmates vs MASTERD

The clearest difference is rating: MASTERD at 5.0 against Bandmates's 2.0. MASTERD also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bandmates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MASTERD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MASTERD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Bandmates's written reviews are positive against 100% of MASTERD's.

Bandmates ships an update every 2 months, MASTERD every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandmates | MASTERD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandmates/id1465299575/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterd-for-beatmakers/id6804345829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnifico Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465299574) | [ClerTag LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804345831) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandmates/id1465299575)

Connect with musicians and bands to collaborate, find gigs, and share your music. Create profiles, record audio clips, and discover industry experts. Advanced search filters help you find the perfect match based on location, instrument, and genre.

**Highlights:** Musician and band profiles, Audio clip recording and sharing, Global search by location, instrument, genre, Gig creation and invitations, Connect with music industry experts, Private chat

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bandmates (Standard) | $1.99 | per month |
| Bandmates (Industry) | $2.99 | per month |


### MASTERD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterd-for-beatmakers/id6804345829)

This app provides producers with a DAW-side companion to refine their music mixes. It offers actionable feedback to identify areas needing attention and helps determine when a track is ready for release. Users can share polished listening experiences with collaborators.

**Highlights:** DAW-side mixing companion, Actionable mix feedback, Track readiness assessment, Focused finishing workspace, Shareable listening experiences, Intentional output control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MASTERD Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandmates free?

Bandmates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MASTERD free?

MASTERD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bandmates or MASTERD?

MASTERD is rated higher. Bandmates averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MASTERD averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bandmates or MASTERD have ads?

Neither Bandmates nor MASTERD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bandmates or MASTERD?

Bandmates ships an update every 2 months, and MASTERD every 4 days. Most recently, Bandmates was updated on October 29, 2026 and MASTERD on October 29, 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.*