# Phil X vs Cantilever

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 (#170 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phil X | Cantilever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-x/id1501889992/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantilever/id6741468985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 38 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Access Experiences Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668320244) | [Cantilever Music Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794293741) |

## What reviewers say

### Phil X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-x/id1501889992)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $54.99 | one-time |


### Cantilever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantilever/id6741468985)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive independent album selection, Community listening experiences, Immersive multimedia liner notes, Minimalist interface, Artist discovery platform

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cantilever Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Cantilever Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phil X free?

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

### Is Cantilever free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phil X or Cantilever?

Cantilever is rated higher. Phil X averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cantilever averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Phil X or Cantilever have ads?

Neither Phil X nor Cantilever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phil X or Cantilever?

Phil X ships an update every 2 months, and Cantilever every 5 weeks. Most recently, Phil X was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cantilever on October 28, 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.*