Wavform vs NextSpin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wavform
Discover and share music with friends on this social platform. Rate and review songs, see real-time listening activity, and explore rankings created by other users. Connect your Spotify account for personalized insights.
- Rate and review music
- Discover music with friends
- Real-time listening activity
- User-generated rankings
- Spotify integration
- Follow friends and creators
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Wavform is a social platform for rating, reviewing, and discovering music with friends. We’re building a home for music taste with real-time listening activity, rankings made by real listeners, and detailed stats. With Wavform, you no longer have to scavenge every part of the internet to see what your friends & the rest of the world are listening to. How It Works: 1. Create an account and connect your Spotify (or use it without connecting!) 2. Rate & review with ease by using your Spotify listening history 3. Follow your friends and favorite creators to see what they're listening to
NextSpin
Explore and discover new music through album reviews and personalized recommendations. Share your thoughts, connect with other enthusiasts, and organize your listening journey. Find your next favorite album across all genres.
- Discover new music and albums
- Personalized recommendations
- Write and rate album reviews
- Connect with music lovers
- Create and share music lists
- Track listening history
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Discover your next favorite album with NextSpin - the ultimate music review and discovery platform for true music lovers. DISCOVER NEW MUSIC • Explore thousands of albums across every genre • Get personalized recommendations based on your taste • Browse curated music packs from fellow enthusiasts • Search by artist, album, or genre REVIEW & RATE • Share your thoughts on albums you love (or hate!) • Rate albums from 1-10 stars • Write detailed reviews that help others discover great music • Build your personal music review library CONNECT WITH MUSIC LOVERS • Follow other users with similar taste • See what your friends are listening to • Join discussions about the latest releases • Share your favorite discoveries ORGANIZE YOUR MUSIC • Create and share Lists • Build your watchlist of albums to check out • Track your listening history • Export your reviews and ratings COMMUNITY FEATURES • Join conversations about new releases • Discover hidden gems from other reviewers • Get notifications when your favorite reviewers post • See trending albums and reviews Whether you're into indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, or any genre in between, NextSpin helps you discover your next musical obsession. Join thousands of music enthusiasts sharing their passion for great albums. Perfect for: • Music collectors and vinyl enthusiasts • Concert goers looking for new artists • Anyone wanting to track their listening journey • Music bloggers and critics • Fans who love sharing recommendations Download NextSpin and never run out of amazing music to discover! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: NextSpin at free against Wavform's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Wavform sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NextSpin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wavform against 4.9 for NextSpin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Wavform ships an update every 3 weeks, NextSpin monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wavform | NextSpin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | 4.9 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Wavform LLC | Rohan Shetty |
Customer experience
Wavform
NextSpin
In-app purchases
Wavform
- Wavform Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Wavform Pro7 Days trial$21.991 Year
- Wavform Pro (Lifetime)$65.99
NextSpin
- Pro Access$2.991 Month
- Pro Access$29.991 Year
