# Bakstage vs Playfyn

The clearest difference is rating: Playfyn at 5.0 against Bakstage's 4.3. Playfyn also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bakstage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playfyn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bakstage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Playfyn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bakstage has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bakstage | Playfyn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakstage-interactive-podcasts/id1558276741/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playfyn/id6790173778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flyx Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469566966) | [Playfyn Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790173780) |

## What reviewers say

### Bakstage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakstage-interactive-podcasts/id1558276741)

This app allows users to engage in live audio conversations and create podcasts, fostering community interaction. It connects fans, celebrities, and brands for discussions on diverse topics and facilitates event scheduling and promotion.

**Highlights:** Live audio conversations, Podcast creation, Community building, Event scheduling, Content discovery, Social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Playfyn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playfyn/id6790173778)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playfyn Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Playfyn Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bakstage free?

Bakstage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Playfyn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bakstage or Playfyn?

Playfyn is rated higher. Bakstage averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Playfyn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bakstage or Playfyn have ads?

Bakstage shows ads; Playfyn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bakstage or Playfyn?

Bakstage ships an update fortnightly, and Playfyn fortnightly. Most recently, Bakstage was updated on October 24, 2026 and Playfyn on October 24, 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.*