Cheery App vs Backstage Music
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cheery App
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Communicards is the easy to use card app that has designs made independently by creators, schools, business and individuals. When you purchase an e-card, a video card or a printed card you support the creators of that card with industry busting financial commissions, it is something to help out those who need it and what better way to show your support by sending a card to someone special. Privacy policy: https://www.communilife.co.uk/privacy-policy-for-app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Backstage Music
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Backstage is the new way for fans to get closer to the musicians they love. Subscribe to your favourite artists and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes moments, early releases, and superfans-only experiences, all in one place. From studio sessions and songwriting snippets to personal updates and unreleased previews, Backstage gives fans a unique way to support the artists they care about while enjoying content they wonβt find anywhere else. What you can do with Backstage: β’ Access exclusive videos, photos, demos, and backstage moments β’ Subscribe as a Superfan for deeper perks and bonus content β’ Discover and support new artists across music genres β’ Enjoy a simple, intuitive app designed for artists and fans β’ Support musicians directly so they can keep creating the music you love Step Backstage and get closer than ever. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Backstage Music at daily against Cheery App's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cheery App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Backstage Music sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cheery App ships an update every 2 weeks, Backstage Music daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cheery App | Backstage Music |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Communilife UK LTD | Backstage Music |
In-app purchases
Cheery App
- Remove Ads$2.991 Year
Backstage Music
- Superfan$9.991 Month









