# LivePhish vs Neil Young Archives

The clearest difference is rating: LivePhish at 4.9 against Neil Young Archives's 3.7. LivePhish also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 52%) and ratings volume (42K vs 209). Neil Young Archives's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Neil Young Archives sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LivePhish holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LivePhish has 42K ratings behind it against 209, 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 52% of Neil Young Archives's.

LivePhish ships an update every 2 months, Neil Young Archives fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LivePhish | Neil Young Archives |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livephish/id374048661/reviews)** | [3.7 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neil-young-archives/id1444818920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [nugs.net enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327248667) | [Shakey Pictures, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447326992) |

## What reviewers say

### LivePhish

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access every live concert stream and the complete official audio archive from a popular band. Enjoy on-demand replays, exclusive releases, and archival video content with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Live concert streaming in 4K, On-demand set replays, Complete lossless audio archive since 2002, Exclusive archival releases, Archival concert video access, Single subscription for all shows

**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


### Neil Young Archives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neil-young-archives/id1444818920)

Explore a musician's entire creative output, including albums, tracks, movies, and art, in chronological order. Stream Hi-Res audio and access extensive video archives. Offers free content and premium subscription tiers for full access.

**Highlights:** Chronological exploration of albums and tracks, Hi-Res streaming audio (up to 192/24), Extensive video and movie archives, Artist's newspaper (Times-Contrarian), Exclusive live concert streams, Pre-sale concert tickets, Downloadable Hi-Res tracks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NYA - Classic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NYA - Classic Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| NYA - Rust Yearly | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Exceptional high-resolution audio quality (24-bit/192kHz)
- 📚 Comprehensive music catalog with rare unreleased content
- 💰 Affordable subscription pricing (~$25/year)
- 📺 Extensive video and movie content library
- 📰 Unique newspaper (The Contrarian) with artist letters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent login and authentication failures
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ Subscription recognition issues after payment
- ⚠️ Poor customer support responsiveness
- ⚠️ Slow app startup and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen loops infinitely
- Spinning 45 adapter icon freezes on startup
- Continue button on migration popup unresponsive
- App crashes when accessing search feature
- App crashes when opening certain albums

**Requested features**

- Search functionality for songs and albums
- Shuffle and repeat playback options
- Playlist creation and management
- Better album organization (not just cover art)
- Theater/video player improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LivePhish free?

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

### Is Neil Young Archives free?

Neil Young Archives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LivePhish or Neil Young Archives?

LivePhish is rated higher. LivePhish averages 4.9 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Neil Young Archives averages 3.7 from 209 ratings.

### Do LivePhish or Neil Young Archives have ads?

Neither LivePhish nor Neil Young Archives shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LivePhish or Neil Young Archives?

LivePhish ships an update every 2 months, and Neil Young Archives fortnightly. Most recently, LivePhish was updated on November 12, 2026 and Neil Young Archives on November 11, 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.*