Comparison

Total Indie vs Eclipse Direct

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

Head to head
About

Total Indie

Features
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Offering a vast array of services tailored to your music business needs, without stretching your budget - including a music store, distribution, events, ticketing, audio enhancement, promotion, networking, merchandise, equipment store, and beyond. What sets us apart? Your membership investment is channeled straight back into YOU and the wider music community, sparking change and forging opportunities you’ve been dreaming of.

About

Eclipse Direct

Features
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Eclipse Direct is the ultimate direct-to-fan platform built for artists, creators, and their communities. Share exclusive content, connect with supporters, monetize your audience, and build lasting relationships beyond social media algorithms. Whether you're an independent artist, producer, band, podcaster, or creator, Eclipse Direct gives you the tools to grow your brand and engage your audience from one powerful platform. For Artists & Creators • Create a customizable profile • Share music, videos, photos, and updates • Build subscriber-only communities • Offer exclusive content and early access releases • Sell digital products, music, and merchandise • Launch fan memberships and subscription tiers • Host livestreams and virtual experiences • Connect directly with supporters through messaging • Share album booklets, behind-the-scenes content, and unreleased material • Build and own your audience relationship For Fans • Discover and follow your favorite artists • Access exclusive content and experiences • Join fan communities • Unlock subscriber-only releases and updates • Purchase music, merchandise, and digital products directly from creators • Receive early access to new music and announcements • Connect more closely with the artists you support Why Eclipse Direct? Social media platforms own the audience. Eclipse Direct puts artists back in control by providing a dedicated space to build meaningful fan relationships, create recurring revenue, and grow sustainable careers. No gatekeepers. No algorithms standing between artists and fans. Own Your Music. Connect Directly.

Screenshots

Total Indie4 screens
Eclipse Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Total Indie at none against Eclipse Direct's 10. Total Indie also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Total Indie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Indie ships an update every 3 weeks, Eclipse Direct every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Total Indie versus Eclipse Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal IndieEclipse Direct
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB46 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTotal IndieBrian Whittaker

In-app purchases

None

Total Indie

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Eclipse Direct

One-time10
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$3.99
  • Artist Tip$4.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$5.99
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  • Artist Tip$9.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$11.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$17.99
  • Artist Tip$19.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$28.99
  • Artist Tip$49.99
  • Artist Tip$99.99

Questions

Is Total Indie free?
Total Indie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eclipse Direct free?
Eclipse Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Total Indie or Eclipse Direct have ads?
Neither Total Indie nor Eclipse Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Indie or Eclipse Direct?
Total Indie ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eclipse Direct every 11 days. Most recently, Total Indie was updated on October 9, 2026 and Eclipse Direct on September 29, 2026.

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