Phil X vs Cantilever
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phil X
Access exclusive content from a musician, including live streams, photos, videos, and early ticket access. Connect with other fans and enjoy special offers. Unlock premium content through subscriptions and support the artist with virtual gifts.
- Live broadcasts
- Exclusive photos and videos
- Unique music and audio content
- Early access to tickets
- Fan community features
- Special offers and competitions
- Virtual gift purchases
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Go backstage and behind-the-scenes with Phil X in his exclusive mobile app. Sign up to enjoy: • Live broadcasts • Exclusive photos and videos • Music & audio you won’t find anywhere else • Early access to tickets • Meeting fellow fans • Special offers and competitions • And much more... SUBSCRIPTIONS The app offers subscriptions to unlock premium digital content. • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. IN-APP PRODUCTS The app offers the option to purchase virtual coins and use them to send animated gifts to the artist during live broadcasts • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Each user will have a digital wallet where they can check their 'coin' balance and purchase more coins • Each user's wallet is linked to their app account, thus re-installing the app or logging in on a different device won't make them lose their current coins Our Full EULA is available here: https://www.fan.direct/platform-user-agreement/.
Cantilever
Discover curated albums from independent record labels with immersive multimedia liner notes. Experience community listening and connect with artists through a minimalist interface focused on the music.
- Exclusive independent album selection
- Community listening experiences
- Immersive multimedia liner notes
- Minimalist interface
- Artist discovery platform
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Cantilever is a music streaming app that puts music in the foreground. Explore curated albums from independent record labels, complete with immersive multi-media liner notes. Features: Exclusive Selection: Access a hand-picked catalogue of albums from independent artists and labels. Community Listening: Every subscriber receives the same content, creating time-bound moments of community engagement. Immersive Liner Notes: Dive deeper into the stories behind the music with rich-media articles. Seamless Experience: A minimalist interface designed to keep the focus on the music. Cantilever is perfect for listeners who want more than just music — it’s an experience, a discovery platform, and a personal connection to the artists shaping today’s independent music scene. Terms of Use: https://www.cantilever-music.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cantilever-music.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cantilever at 73% against Phil X's 0%. Cantilever also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). Phil X's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Phil X sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cantilever sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cantilever holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cantilever has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Phil X's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cantilever's.
Phil X ships an update every 2 months, Cantilever every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phil X | Cantilever |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #159 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Access Experiences Ltd | Cantilever Music Limited |
Customer experience
Phil X
Cantilever
In-app purchases
Phil X
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
- 100 coins$1.99
- 500 coins$5.99
- 1000 coins$9.99
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- 2500 coins$19.99
- 5000 coins$34.99
- 10000 coins$54.99
Cantilever
- Cantilever Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Cantilever Yearly$59.991 Year
