# JamBase vs LivePhish

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JamBase at none against LivePhish's 4. JamBase also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). LivePhish's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 55%) and ratings volume (42K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LivePhish sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. JamBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for JamBase against 4.9 for LivePhish. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LivePhish has 42K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of JamBase's written reviews are positive against 78% of LivePhish's.

JamBase ships an update fortnightly, LivePhish every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JamBase | LivePhish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jambase/id291878172/reviews) | [4.9 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livephish/id374048661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#36** |
| Size | 25 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JamBase](https://appshunter.io/developer/291878175) | [nugs.net enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327248667) |

## What reviewers say

### JamBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jambase/id291878172)

Discover local concerts and live music events happening in your area. Stay updated on upcoming shows for all your favorite artists across every musical genre. Find out who's playing near you and never miss a live performance.

**Highlights:** Find local concerts, Discover upcoming shows, Browse all musical genres, Stay updated on live music, Concert information on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😎 Spliff Mama Approved!
- 👍 Great App
- 🤩 Amazing
- 🌟 Wow
- 🤩 Amazing!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Location by Zip code doesn't work
- 🤔 Cannot view past shows in App
- 🤔 Can't see all the shows
- 🤔 Not all events can be trusted.
- 🤔 Can't Scroll

**Reported bugs**

- Location finder keeps placing user in wrong location
- Login issues, unable to log in on app
- Crashes frequently, especially when trying to view shows
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Missing venue and ticket price details when viewing shows

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view past shows in the app
- Increase search radius beyond 200 miles
- Integrate with native calendar apps
- Add map view of shows
- Add ability to sort shows by distance or popularity


### LivePhish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livephish/id374048661)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast catalog of live concert recordings and stream them on demand. Enjoy features like gapless playback, song sharing, and offline listening with a subscription. Explore featured shows and radio for free.

**Highlights:** Stream entire live concert catalog, Gapless playback, Scrubbing within tracks, Social sharing of songs/shows, Offline playback, Archival video releases, LivePhish Radio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LivePhish | $9.99 | per month |
| LivePhish With | $24.99 | per month |
| LivePhish | $99.99 | per year |
| LivePhish With | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant access to shows
- 🎶 Excellent sound quality
- 📂 Comprehensive library of content
- 🔍 Robust search and browsing
- 🔖 Useful 'My Stash' feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Inconsistent playback and resume
- 🔍 Clunky navigation and UI
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Restrictive offline access

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stops unexpectedly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching networks
- Search and browsing issues
- Syncing problems with 'My Stash'
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improved playlist management and sorting
- Native CarPlay and Apple TV integration
- Gapless playback and scrubbing controls
- Better offline listening options
- More historical content from early Phish eras


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JamBase free?

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

### Is LivePhish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JamBase or LivePhish?

JamBase and LivePhish are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 42K ratings respectively.

### Do JamBase or LivePhish have ads?

Neither JamBase nor LivePhish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JamBase or LivePhish?

JamBase ships an update fortnightly, and LivePhish every 2 months. Most recently, JamBase was updated on September 18, 2026 and LivePhish on September 25, 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.*