# Medallion vs Play Dead

The clearest difference is monetization model: Medallion at freemium against Play Dead's subscription. Medallion also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Play Dead's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 33%) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Medallion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Play Dead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.4 for Medallion against 4.3 for Play Dead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 94 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Medallion's written reviews are positive against 64% of Play Dead's.

Medallion ships an update every 10 days, Play Dead monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medallion | Play Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medallion/id6738748262/reviews)** | [4.3 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-dead-grateful-dead-app/id6747825801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 56 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Medallion Arts Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782177596) | [nugs.net enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327248667) |

## What reviewers say

### Medallion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medallion/id6738748262)

Track your concert history, remembering every detail from opening acts to setlists. Discover new music through friends' listening habits and connect with artists directly. Artists can sell tickets to fans without intermediaries.

**Highlights:** Log concert details, Track favorite artists, Social music discovery, Direct artist ticketing, View friends' activity

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medallion FM | $4.99 | per month |


### Play Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-dead-grateful-dead-app/id6747825801)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast library of officially remastered live Grateful Dead concert recordings. Discover previously unreleased shows and exclusive hi-res audio, with new content added weekly. Stream across devices and enjoy the band's live legacy.

**Highlights:** Official Grateful Dead live recordings, Hi-res remastered audio, Exclusive 'Dead Drop' releases weekly, Previously CD-only shows now streaming, Vault organized by year, Cross-device listening with Apple CarPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medallion free?

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

### Is Play Dead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Medallion or Play Dead?

Medallion is rated higher. Medallion averages 4.4 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Play Dead averages 4.3 from 94 ratings.

### Do Medallion or Play Dead have ads?

Neither Medallion nor Play Dead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Medallion or Play Dead?

Medallion ships an update every 10 days, and Play Dead monthly. Most recently, Medallion was updated on November 8, 2026 and Play Dead on November 8, 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.*