# UpNext vs BeatSplit Studio

The clearest difference is rating: BeatSplit Studio at 5.0 against UpNext's 3.9. BeatSplit Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). UpNext's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UpNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. BeatSplit Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

BeatSplit Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UpNext has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpNext ships an update every 3 weeks, BeatSplit Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpNext | BeatSplit Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnext-music-networking/id6740701114/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsplit-studio/id6743524762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 71 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PSounds Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645766537) | [BeatSplit Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803326976) |

## What reviewers say

### UpNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnext-music-networking/id6740701114)

This app connects independent music artists and industry professionals. Discover collaborators, share your work, and promote your music through playlist placements and social ad campaigns. Grow your network and advance your music career.

**Highlights:** Network with artists and professionals, Discover collaborators via video, Run playlist placement campaigns, Launch social ad campaigns, Build a curated feed, Get feedback on music

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UpNext Manager Monthly | $29.99 | per month |


### BeatSplit Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsplit-studio/id6743524762)

Discover and download instrumental beats for free. Connect with producers to collaborate on music projects and share royalties transparently. This platform removes financial barriers for independent artists and producers.

**Highlights:** Browse beats from global producers, Download beats for free, Collaborate with producers, Transparent royalty sharing, No upfront costs or hidden fees

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpNext free?

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

### Is BeatSplit Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UpNext or BeatSplit Studio?

BeatSplit Studio is rated higher. UpNext averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while BeatSplit Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do UpNext or BeatSplit Studio have ads?

Neither UpNext nor BeatSplit Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UpNext or BeatSplit Studio?

UpNext ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeatSplit Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, UpNext was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeatSplit Studio on October 28, 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.*