Comparison

ROSTR vs TST Artist Player

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

Head to head
About

ROSTR

Access music industry news, artist and company profiles, and contact information on the go. Stay informed with the latest trends, metrics, and insights, all from your mobile device. This app is a companion to the ROSTR Pro desktop platform.

Highlights
  • Industry news feed
  • Global search for artists and companies
  • Detailed profiles with insights
  • Analytics snapshots
  • Recent media and releases
  • Rosters and signings with contact details
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This is a companion app for ROSTR Pro users. You can sign in with an existing ROSTR Pro account, upgrade an existing ROSTR Free account to Pro through the App Store, or you can sign up for a new ROSTR account and purchase a Pro subscription through the App Store. The music industry, in your pocket. The ROSTR app offers seamless access to the latest industry news, rosters, contacts, and insights - wherever you are. - Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest music industry news and trends. - Search On the Go: Instantly find and explore detailed profiles of artists, companies, and professionals. - Make Connections: Access contact information for key team members to build instant connections. - Get Insights: Dive into metrics, analytics, and rosters to uncover valuable industry data. ROSTR is trusted by tens of thousands of music industry professionals worldwide—and now it’s right at your fingertips. Key Features: The ROSTR app brings the core functionality of the desktop platform to iOS, optimized for on-the-go access: - Industry News Feed: Your hub for breaking news and updates. - Global Search: Find artists, companies, and professionals instantly. - Profiles: Explore detailed profiles with insights, rosters, and metrics. - Analytics Snapshots: Get quick access to key performance data. - Recent Media & Releases: Stay updated on artists’ latest work. - Rosters & Signings: Know who’s working with who, complete with contact details. Stay tuned for even more powerful features in future updates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TST Artist Player

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Simplify your tour with TST Artist Player—your curated playlist companion for seamless, offline-ready playback on stage and beyond.

Screenshots

ROSTR4 screens
TST Artist Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TST Artist Player at none against ROSTR's 4. TST Artist Player also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. ROSTR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $60.00 per month. TST Artist Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROSTR ships an update weekly, TST Artist Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ROSTR versus TST Artist Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROSTRTST Artist Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperROSTR Inc.Arafat Patwary

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ROSTR

Subscriptions4
  • ROSTR Pro Monthly$60.001 Month
  • ROSTR Pro Monthly14 Days trial$60.001 Month
  • ROSTR Pro Annual$539.991 Year
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  • ROSTR Pro Annual14 Days trial$539.991 Year
None

TST Artist Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROSTR free?
ROSTR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TST Artist Player free?
TST Artist Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ROSTR or TST Artist Player have ads?
Neither ROSTR nor TST Artist Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROSTR or TST Artist Player?
ROSTR ships an update weekly, and TST Artist Player every 6 days. Most recently, ROSTR was updated on October 30, 2026 and TST Artist Player on October 28, 2026.

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