# LivePhish vs Loopd LIVE

The clearest difference is rating: LivePhish at 4.9 against Loopd LIVE's 4.3. LivePhish also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 228) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). Loopd LIVE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LivePhish sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Loopd LIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LivePhish holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LivePhish has 42K ratings behind it against 228, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of LivePhish's written reviews are positive against 60% of Loopd LIVE's.

LivePhish ships an update every 2 months, Loopd LIVE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LivePhish | Loopd LIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livephish/id374048661/reviews)** | [4.3 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopd-live-music-streaming/id1436842350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 228 |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [nugs.net enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327248667) | [BNDR MUSIC PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436842349) |

## What reviewers say

### LivePhish

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

**Currently charting:** #34 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


### Loopd LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopd-live-music-streaming/id1436842350)

Never miss a live performance again. Stream concerts and shows from anywhere in the world, completely live. Access exclusive artist interviews and get updates on upcoming shows by following your favorite artists.

**Highlights:** Watch live concerts and shows globally, Access exclusive artist interviews, Follow artists for live show updates, Minimize app to continue listening, Discover artists and tracks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stream Live Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Stream Live Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Stream Live Premium | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Great for concerts and events
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🤩 Amazing app for music lovers
- 🎵 High-quality music and video
- ✨ Free features available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues and errors
- 💸 Subscription and billing problems
- 😠 Poor user experience
- ⚠️ Pop-up ads are intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- App closes immediately upon opening
- App crashes during live streams
- Unable to sign in or stay logged in
- Subscription issues (not cancelling, double charging)
- App not loading on certain devices (iPad)

**Requested features**

- Allow users to enter without a 5-star review for concerts
- Improve app stability for live events
- Fix subscription cancellation issues
- Ensure app works on all devices
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LivePhish free?

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

### Is Loopd LIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LivePhish or Loopd LIVE?

LivePhish is rated higher. LivePhish averages 4.9 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Loopd LIVE averages 4.3 from 228 ratings.

### Do LivePhish or Loopd LIVE have ads?

Neither LivePhish nor Loopd LIVE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LivePhish or Loopd LIVE?

LivePhish ships an update every 2 months, and Loopd LIVE every 3 weeks. Most recently, LivePhish was updated on September 24, 2026 and Loopd LIVE on August 22, 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.*