# EVEN vs TrackStar NYC

The clearest difference is rating: TrackStar NYC at 5.0 against EVEN's 3.9. TrackStar NYC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). EVEN's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TrackStar NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVEN has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of EVEN's written reviews are positive against 100% of TrackStar NYC's.

EVEN ships an update every 4 weeks, TrackStar NYC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EVEN | TrackStar NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-music-and-access/id6479705446/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackstar-nyc/id6816558821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724113443) | [PETER HYDE SANDERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816558823) |

## What reviewers say

### EVEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-music-and-access/id6479705446)

Connect directly with your favorite musicians, gain exclusive access to content, and build your music library. Support artists by purchasing their work with flexible payment options, fostering a direct relationship between creators and fans.

**Highlights:** Direct artist engagement, Exclusive content access, Offline music library, Flexible payment options, Global currency support, Virtual listening parties

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Supports artists directly
- 💡 Direct-to-consumer model
- 🎶 Good sound quality
- 🌟 Exclusive content access
- 🚀 Game-changer for artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Music lost by app
- 🐛 Repeated sign-in requests
- 🐛 Cannot re-enter previous username
- 🐛 Offline downloads don't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Loses music
- Asks to sign in repeatedly
- Cannot enter same details as before (username)
- Offline download doesn't allow listening without service

**Requested features**

- Make app more seamless
- Allow in-app purchases
- Add lyrics karaoke style
- Create an app for artists to manage music
- Allow playing while in the background


### TrackStar NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackstar-nyc/id6816558821)

Discover concerts and new music from your favorite artists and venues. Track past shows, see what friends are attending, and get personalized alerts for upcoming events. Built-in ticket price comparison and a timeline of your concert history.

**Highlights:** Concert and new music discovery, Personalized show alerts, Ticket price comparison, Concert history tracking, Friend activity feed, Yearly music recap stats, Spotify/Apple Music integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EVEN free?

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

### Is TrackStar NYC free?

TrackStar NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EVEN or TrackStar NYC?

TrackStar NYC is rated higher. EVEN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while TrackStar NYC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do EVEN or TrackStar NYC have ads?

Neither EVEN nor TrackStar NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EVEN or TrackStar NYC?

EVEN ships an update every 4 weeks, and TrackStar NYC every 3 days. Most recently, EVEN was updated on November 4, 2026 and TrackStar NYC on November 6, 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.*