# Ruddarr vs Encore Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encore Connect at none against Ruddarr's 1. Encore Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Ruddarr's advantage is ratings volume (750 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Encore Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ruddarr against 5.0 for Encore Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruddarr has 750 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ruddarr | Encore Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (750 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-connect/id6762054159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **750** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruddarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726271152) | [Alain De Armas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892688902) |

## What reviewers say

### Ruddarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130)

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Manage movies and TV series, Browse upcoming releases calendar, Receive fine-grained notifications, View activity queue and history, Switch between multiple instances, Customize app appearance, Synchronize settings via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruddarr+ | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good all
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Looking good!
- 👍 Great for managing your media library on the go!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Import functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 18.4
- 🐛 If it didn't crash all the time it be awesome.
- 🐛 Good app, but constantly freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails with error when trying to add any service
- Crashes and freezes all the time

**Requested features**

- Support one time purchase
- List view not just posters
- Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb


### Encore Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-connect/id6762054159)

Connect with live musicians in real-time. Scan an artist's QR code at a venue to request songs and send tips directly. Track your requests and receive automatic refunds if your song isn't played.

**Highlights:** Request songs in real-time, Send direct tips to artists, Track song requests, Receive auto-refunds for unplayed songs, Find artists performing nearby, Go live with one tap (for artists)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ruddarr free?

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

### Is Encore Connect free?

Encore Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ruddarr or Encore Connect?

Encore Connect is rated higher. Ruddarr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 750 ratings, while Encore Connect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ruddarr or Encore Connect have ads?

Neither Ruddarr nor Encore Connect shows ads.

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