Sonstream vs Eclipse Direct
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.
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.
- Customizable artist profiles
- Exclusive content sharing
- Fan communities and memberships
- Direct messaging with supporters
- Sell digital products and merchandise
- Livestreaming and virtual experiences
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sonstream asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Sonstream | Eclipse Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sonstream Ltd | Brian Whittaker |
Customer experience
Sonstream
Eclipse Direct
In-app purchases
Sonstream
No in-app purchases
Eclipse Direct
- 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









