Comparison

Sonstream vs Eclipse Direct

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

Eclipse Direct

A platform for artists and creators to directly connect with their fans, share exclusive content, and monetize their audience. Build communities, offer memberships, and sell merchandise without relying on social media algorithms.

Highlights
  • Customizable artist profiles
  • Exclusive content sharing
  • Fan communities and memberships
  • Direct messaging with supporters
  • Sell digital products and merchandise
  • Livestreaming and virtual experiences
Features
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Eclipse Direct is the ultimate direct-to-fan platform built for artists, creators, and their communities. Share exclusive content, connect with supporters, monetize your audience, and build lasting relationships beyond social media algorithms. Whether you're an independent artist, producer, band, podcaster, or creator, Eclipse Direct gives you the tools to grow your brand and engage your audience from one powerful platform. For Artists & Creators • Create a customizable profile • Share music, videos, photos, and updates • Build subscriber-only communities • Offer exclusive content and early access releases • Sell digital products, music, and merchandise • Launch fan memberships and subscription tiers • Host livestreams and virtual experiences • Connect directly with supporters through messaging • Share album booklets, behind-the-scenes content, and unreleased material • Build and own your audience relationship For Fans • Discover and follow your favorite artists • Access exclusive content and experiences • Join fan communities • Unlock subscriber-only releases and updates • Purchase music, merchandise, and digital products directly from creators • Receive early access to new music and announcements • Connect more closely with the artists you support Why Eclipse Direct? Social media platforms own the audience. Eclipse Direct puts artists back in control by providing a dedicated space to build meaningful fan relationships, create recurring revenue, and grow sustainable careers. No gatekeepers. No algorithms standing between artists and fans. Own Your Music. Connect Directly.

Screenshots

Sonstream4 screens
Eclipse Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse Direct at 100% against Sonstream's 0%. Eclipse Direct also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Sonstream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sonstream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonstream ships an update every 3 weeks, Eclipse Direct every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sonstream versus Eclipse Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonstreamEclipse Direct
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSonstream LtdBrian Whittaker

Customer experience

Sonstream

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Eclipse Direct

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sonstream

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Eclipse Direct

One-time10
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$3.99
  • Artist Tip$4.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$5.99
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  • Artist Tip$9.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$11.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$17.99
  • Artist Tip$19.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$28.99
  • Artist Tip$49.99
  • Artist Tip$99.99

Questions

Is Sonstream free?
Sonstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eclipse Direct free?
Eclipse Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sonstream or Eclipse Direct have ads?
Neither Sonstream nor Eclipse Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonstream or Eclipse Direct?
Sonstream ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eclipse Direct every 11 days. Most recently, Sonstream was updated on October 10, 2026 and Eclipse Direct on October 28, 2026.

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