Comparison

Futures EP vs UpNext

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

Head to head
About

Futures EP

This music application offers a unique listening experience with its two-track open outcome record. Each playback presents a different sonic outcome, allowing for variety in recorded music.

Highlights
  • Open outcome record medium
  • Two-track music release
  • Variable sonic outcomes
  • Artist-controlled playback variety
  • Next-generation record concept
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Embodying a next-generation record medium known as the open outcome record, Futures EP is a two-track music release created by Adam Jansch, which has been designed to present a different sonic outcome every time it is played. The philosophy behind the open outcome record is that recorded music shouldn't be shackled by the fixity of the record medium; instead, the record artist should have the power to instil a degree of variety between renditions, through processes that operate within the record during playback.

About

UpNext

This app connects independent music artists and industry professionals. Discover collaborators, share your work, and promote your music through playlist placements and social ad campaigns. Grow your network and advance your music career.

Highlights
  • Network with artists and professionals
  • Discover collaborators via video
  • Run playlist placement campaigns
  • Launch social ad campaigns
  • Build a curated feed
  • Get feedback on music
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UpNext – The Independent Artist Network UpNext is the network for independent music artists and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and build real momentum together. Built for the new generation of artists, producers and industry pros, UpNext helps you discover people in your lane, form genuine creative relationships, and unlock new opportunities. Whether you're looking to collaborate, get feedback, grow your network, or professionally promote your music, UpNext brings everything into one platform. Key Features: Network Follow artists, share posts, and build a curated feed around your sound and style. Studio Take collaboration further with group rooms to create tracks together. Marketing Get submitted to independent curators to professionally promote your music and reach new listeners. Built for Independent Artists From emerging creators to fast-growing artists, UpNext is designed to help you build real connections, grow consistently, and move your career forward on your terms. Ready to be UpNext? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Futures EP3 screens
UpNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Futures EP at 4.5 against UpNext's 3.9. Futures EP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). UpNext's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (41 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. UpNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Futures EP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Futures EP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UpNext has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Futures EP's written reviews are positive against 68% of UpNext's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Futures EP ships an update every 18 months, UpNext every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Futures EP versus UpNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFutures EPUpNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better3.9 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better67.9% of reviews
Number of ratings241 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdam JanschPSounds Limited

Customer experience

Futures EP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UpNext

All ratings41 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Futures EP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

UpNext

Subscriptions1
  • UpNext Manager Monthly$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Futures EP free?
Futures EP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpNext free?
UpNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Futures EP or UpNext?
Futures EP is rated higher. Futures EP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while UpNext averages 3.9 from 41 ratings.
Do Futures EP or UpNext have ads?
Neither Futures EP nor UpNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Futures EP or UpNext?
Futures EP ships an update every 18 months, and UpNext every 3 weeks. Most recently, Futures EP was updated on November 6, 2026 and UpNext on November 4, 2026.

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