Futures EP vs UpNext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Futures EP | UpNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.9 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 67.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 340 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Adam Jansch | PSounds Limited |
Customer experience
Futures EP
UpNext
In-app purchases
Futures EP
No in-app purchases
UpNext
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