Comparison

Sonstream vs StageDive

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

Head to head
About

Sonstream

Stream music without ads or subscriptions. Search for any track, build your personal jukebox, and create custom compilation albums. Sign in to your account to listen.

Highlights
  • Ad-free music streaming
  • No subscription required
  • Pay per play model
  • Searchable music catalog
  • Build personal jukebox
  • Create compilation albums
Features
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Music streaming made simple. No Advertising, No Subscription, just Great "Pay per Play" Music Streaming... Search for any track either from our catalog or from third-party sellers, build your own Jukebox album collection, and create your own compilation albums. Sign in with your Sonstream account and listen.

About

StageDive

Discover and stream music from independent artists across a wide range of genres. Build playlists, follow creators, and connect with emerging talent. Artists can upload their music directly and track performance.

Highlights
  • Discover music across 25+ genres
  • Stream music and podcasts
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Follow artists for new release notifications
  • Artist profiles and social links
  • Creator dashboard with upload tools
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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StageDive is the music streaming platform built for independent artists and the fans who love discovering them. DISCOVER NEW MUSIC Browse 25+ genres including Rap, Rock, Electronic, Indie, Folk, Punk, and more. Explore new releases, trending tracks, and hidden gems from emerging artists around the world. Our curated discovery features help you find your next favorite artist before they blow up. STREAM MUSIC & PODCASTS Enjoy high-quality audio streaming for both music and podcasts. Build your personal library with playlists, liked tracks, and followed artists. A floating player lets you keep listening while you explore. CONNECT WITH ARTISTS Follow your favorite creators to get notified when they drop new tracks. See what's trending, check out artist profiles, and become part of a community that supports independent music. FOR CREATORS Are you an artist? StageDive gives you the tools to share your music directly with fans. Upload tracks, create albums, and track your analytics to see how your music is performing. No gatekeepers, no barriers. KEY FEATURES - Discover artists across 25+ genres - Create and manage playlists - Follow artists and get new release notifications - Full-featured music player with queue management - Artist profiles with social links - Creator dashboard with upload tools and analytics - Dark mode interface Join StageDive and dive into a world of independent music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://legal.stagedive.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://legal.stagedive.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Sonstream4 screens
StageDive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sonstream at free against StageDive's free with in-app purchases. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonstream ships an update every 3 weeks, StageDive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sonstream versus StageDive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonstreamStageDive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSonstream LtdStageDive LLC

In-app purchases

None

Sonstream

No in-app purchases

None

StageDive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonstream free?
Sonstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageDive free?
StageDive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sonstream or StageDive have ads?
Neither Sonstream nor StageDive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonstream or StageDive?
Sonstream ships an update every 3 weeks, and StageDive every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sonstream was updated on November 3, 2026 and StageDive on October 31, 2026.

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