Comparison

Bootleg vs Medallion

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

Head to head
About

Bootleg

This app allows fans to purchase high-quality audio recordings of live concerts to relive performances and directly support artists. It offers rapid access to concert audio, enabling users to build a personal library of live music memories.

Highlights
  • High-quality live concert audio recordings
  • Direct artist support through purchases
  • Rapid access to concert audio
  • Build a personal library of live music memories
  • Relive concert energy and magic
Features
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Bootleg: Relive the Music Forever The music industry is evolving rapidly, but not always in ways that benefit the artists and fans who form its foundation. Streaming has revolutionized access to music but driven down artist earnings, leaving many musicians struggling to sustain their craft. Meanwhile, live concerts remain the ultimate fan experience—an electrifying connection between artist and audience. But once the night ends, the music fades into memory. Bootleg is here to change that. We bridge the gap between unforgettable live performances and enduring memories. With Bootleg, fans relive the magic of their favorite concerts anytime while ensuring their support directly impacts the artists they love. Bootleg offers high-quality audio recordings of live shows, available for purchase at the concert or shortly after. These recordings capture the energy and excitement of the performance, letting fans take the night home with them. It’s more than just music—it’s a way to deepen the connection between artists and audiences while helping musicians earn fairly for their art. Features That Bring Music to Life: High-Quality Live Recordings: • Bootleg delivers professionally captured concert audio, letting you relive the experience with crystal-clear sound. Direct Artist Support: • Every purchase directly benefits the musicians, empowering them to thrive in a rapidly changing industry. Rapid Access: • Relisten to your favourite shows within moments of the performance—little waiting, no hassle. A New Kind of Merc: • Go beyond t-shirts and posters. Bootleg lets you build a personal library of live concert memories, keeping the magic alive forever. Why Fans and Artists Love Bootleg: • For Fans: Turn fleeting moments into lasting memories. Revisit the songs, the energy, and the magic of your favorite performances, anytime. • For Artists: Create a sustainable income stream while connecting more deeply with your audience. With Bootleg, you don’t just attend a concert—you take it with you. Start building your collection of unforgettable live performances and help shape the future of music, one show at a time. Relive the moment. Support the music. Download Bootleg today.

About

Medallion

This app helps serious music fans organize their listening experience. Track favorite artists, log past shows, and RSVP to upcoming events. Gain insights into your music taste with daily stats and explore curated content.

Highlights
  • Track favorite artists
  • Log past shows
  • RSVP to upcoming shows
  • Daily listening stats
  • Curated artist content
Features
Currently charting
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Track your artists, shows and listening, all in one place. - Follow your favorite artists to stay up to date with their latest announcements. - Keep track of all of your shows: Review and create albums of your past ones, RSVP to upcoming ones. - Get a deep dive into your unique music taste with daily listening stats. - Subscribe to Medallion FM: A new kind of music subscription, with artists at the center. Curated 100% by artists. $4.99 a month. And your subscription only goes to the artists you listen to.

Screenshots

Bootleg4 screens
Medallion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bootleg at 88% against Medallion's 38%. Bootleg also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Medallion's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Bootleg sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Medallion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bootleg holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Bootleg's written reviews are positive against 38% of Medallion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bootleg ships an update fortnightly, Medallion every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bootleg versus Medallion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBootlegMedallion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3337 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOath Music CoMedallion Arts Inc.

Customer experience

Bootleg

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Medallion

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Bootleg

One-time19
  • Unlock bootleg $9.99$9.99
  • Unlock bootleg$10.00
  • Unlock bootleg$11.99
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  • Unlock bootleg $49.00$49.00
  • Unlock bootleg $50.00$50.00
  • Unlock Content $75.00$75.00
1 purchases

Medallion

Subscriptions1
  • Medallion FM$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Bootleg free?
Bootleg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medallion free?
Medallion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bootleg or Medallion?
Bootleg is rated higher. Bootleg averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Medallion averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do Bootleg or Medallion have ads?
Neither Bootleg nor Medallion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bootleg or Medallion?
Bootleg ships an update fortnightly, and Medallion every 10 days. Most recently, Bootleg was updated on September 25, 2026 and Medallion on September 25, 2026.

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