Comparison

Music Source vs ArtistsUpNext

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Music Source

This platform offers a curated music library for wellness businesses, featuring over 10,000 tracks and long-form sequences designed for various treatments and ambiances. It allows for offline playback, custom playlists, and simultaneous broadcasting across multiple zones with centralized control.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ curated music tracks
  • Long-form sequences for treatments
  • Offline playback and downloads
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Multi-zone broadcasting
  • 8 specialized radio stations
  • Sonos compatibility
Features
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The music platform designed for wellness professionals. Our goal is to provide wellness businesses with the ultimate music service tailored to their sector. More than 10,000 tracks are available for establishments wishing to offer their clients and teams a soothing, distinctive musical identity that aligns with their services and values. Whether you run a spa, beauty institute, massage salon, pharmacy, hair salon, hotel, boutique, or any similar venue, we have the music you need. Premium Offer With the Premium offer, you gain access to your own personal Music Library. You can manage your favorite contents, downloads, and playlists. Premium content is divided into two categories: Sequences These are long-form musical pieces (15 to 125 minutes), specifically created for your treatments and services: Californian massage, hot stone massage, Ayurvedic massage, hammam, sauna, meditation, relaxation, reflexology, shiatsu, beauty treatments, osteopathy, and many more. They are organized into 8 main families: ° Massages ° Beauty ° Awareness ° Fitness ° Letting Go ° Healing ° Moments ° Atmospheres All Sequences can be streamed or downloaded to be played offline when your listening area is not connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data, or if you prefer to use your devices in airplane mode. Tracks Premium also gives you access to a catalogue of thousands of shorter Tracks. Like Sequences, they can be streamed, downloaded, or added to your custom playlists. You can broadcast different types of content (Sequences, Tracks, Radios…) simultaneously across multiple listening zones, using up to 10 devices (e.g., retail area, treatment room, spa, sauna, hammam, reception, lounge, bar, etc.). You can then manage your various listening zones using profiles. You also have access access to our 8 radio stations, each designed for a specific profession or ambiance: ° Spa & Massage ° Beauty & Care ° Emotion & Conscience ° Vibes & Chill ° Nature & Health ° Worlds & Vibrations ° Lounge & Cocktails ° Rhythms & Sun All radios are 100% musical, with no visual or audio ads, and play continuously 24/7. Our programs evolve constantly to avoid listener fatigue for both your clients and your team. Radios can also be played in the background while using the app. Premium Sonos Offer The Premium Sonos offer gives you access to all the content included in the Premium plan, with the added benefit of full Sonos compatibility. This allows you to control all your listening zones from a single device through the Sonos app, stream the same music everywhere or different content in each space, and maintain centralized control over volume and playback. You can also schedule your content using the Alarms feature, allowing you to automate your musical ambiance based on the time of day or the treatments you provide. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

ArtistsUpNext

Features
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"ArtistsUpNext Radio is where new music gets its first big look. This is the home of ArtistsUpNext, Skip or Spin, The Plug Report with Just Say Joshua, and the creative world of Cyrus Igono—all in one app. We’re here to plug fans into new artists, and new artists into the world. If you love discovering what’s next before everyone else, or you’re an artist ready to be heard, this is your station. What You’ll Hear The Plug Report with Just Say Joshua – a culture-driven music discovery show where Joshua is “the plug,” breaking new artists and spotlighting rising talent across Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Afrobeat, Pop, and more. Skip or Spin – a high-energy show where new songs hit the air, and listener reactions decide what stays in rotation. ArtistsUpNext Blocks – curated sets of fresh indie music, deep cuts, and new heat you won’t hear on traditional radio. Interviews, spotlights, and moments that give you the stories behind the songs, not just the tracks themselves. For Listeners Stream live from anywhere – 24/7 access to the station. Discover new independent artists before they blow up. Hear a multi-genre mix: Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Afrobeat, Pop, Alternative, and beyond. Follow recurring voices and curators like Just Say Joshua and Cyrus Igono. Stay in the loop on special episodes, premieres, and events. For Artists & Creators ArtistsUpNext Radio is built as a platform, not just a playlist. Get your music in front of real listeners, not bots. Be featured on shows like Skip or Spin and The Plug Report when you qualify. Learn how other artists are building their brands, fanbases, and stories. Tap into a culture that actually cares about who you are, not just your stream count. (Submission info and contact details are available through the app and our sites.) Why Download the App? One tap to listen live anytime. Take ArtistsUpNext Radio with you in the car, gym, studio, or on the go. Instantly find show names, station info, and links without searching around. Be part of a growing movement to get new artists known. Whether you’re a fan searching for your new favorite song or an artist ready for your first serious radio look, the ArtistsUpNext Radio app is your gateway."

Screenshots

Music Source4 screens
ArtistsUpNext3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArtistsUpNext at none against Music Source's 10. ArtistsUpNext also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Music Source's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Music Source sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ArtistsUpNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Music Source ships an update every 3 weeks, ArtistsUpNext weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Music Source versus ArtistsUpNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic SourceArtistsUpNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrigins GroupCyrus Igono

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Music Source

Subscriptions10
  • Radio$7.991 Month
  • Radio Entreprise Française 2$7.991 Month
  • Radio Entreprise Française 3$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Adhérent FFMBE 2$11.991 Month
  • Radio Entreprise Française 4$11.991 Month
  • Radio Entreprise Française 5$13.991 Month
  • Premium Adhérent FFMBE 3-5$16.991 Month
  • Premium Adhérent FFMBE 6-10$21.991 Month
  • Premium Adhérent FFMBE 11-15$25.991 Month
  • Premium Adhérent FFMBE 16-20$29.991 Month
None

ArtistsUpNext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Music Source free?
Music Source is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtistsUpNext free?
ArtistsUpNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Music Source or ArtistsUpNext have ads?
ArtistsUpNext shows ads; Music Source does not.
Which is updated more often, Music Source or ArtistsUpNext?
Music Source ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArtistsUpNext weekly. Most recently, Music Source was updated on October 24, 2026 and ArtistsUpNext on October 6, 2026.

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