# DownBeat Mag vs Heady Set

The clearest difference is rating: Heady Set at 5.0 against DownBeat Mag's 1.5. Heady Set also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 39). DownBeat Mag's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DownBeat Mag sells 39 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Heady Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

Heady Set holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DownBeat Mag has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DownBeat Mag ships an update every 2 months, Heady Set every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DownBeat Mag | Heady Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-mag/id1590355244/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heady-set/id6756133316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maher Publications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/572082022) | [AARON THEODORE KY-RIESENBACH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858658957) |

## What reviewers say

### DownBeat Mag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-mag/id1590355244)

Explore the world of Jazz, Blues, and beyond with in-depth interviews, historical features, and expert reviews. Access back issues and future content through various subscription options.

**Highlights:** In-depth interviews, Historical music features, World-class reviews, Blindfold Test articles, Access to back and future issues, Subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| DownBeat Mag Jan 2020 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Feb 2023 Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat 2022-12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2021-10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2021-04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2022-03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2021-01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat December 2021 | $3.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag May 2023 Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2023-12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-07 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2026-03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-07 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2025-01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-08 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DownBeat Mag 2024-07 Future | $4.99 | one-time |


### Heady Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heady-set/id6756133316)

Track your concert experiences and share them with friends. Get personalized statistics about your favorite artists, songs, and venues. This app is free and ad-free, built for music lovers.

**Highlights:** Setlist tracking, Show history, Friend sharing, Personalized stats, Artist tracking, Song tracking, Venue tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DownBeat Mag free?

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

### Is Heady Set free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DownBeat Mag or Heady Set?

Heady Set is rated higher. DownBeat Mag averages 1.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Heady Set averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DownBeat Mag or Heady Set have ads?

Neither DownBeat Mag nor Heady Set shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DownBeat Mag or Heady Set?

DownBeat Mag ships an update every 2 months, and Heady Set every 3 months. Most recently, DownBeat Mag was updated on October 27, 2026 and Heady Set on October 18, 2026.

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