Sonstream vs StageDive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Ad-free music streaming
- No subscription required
- Pay per play model
- Searchable music catalog
- Build personal jukebox
- Create compilation albums
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Sonstream | StageDive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sonstream Ltd | StageDive LLC |
In-app purchases
Sonstream
No in-app purchases
StageDive
No in-app purchases








