Comparison

UpNext vs SoundBetter

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

Head to head
About

UpNext

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
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UpNext – The Independent Artist Network UpNext is the network for independent music artists and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and build real momentum together. Built for the new generation of artists, producers and industry pros, UpNext helps you discover people in your lane, form genuine creative relationships, and unlock new opportunities. Whether you're looking to collaborate, get feedback, grow your network, or professionally promote your music, UpNext brings everything into one platform. Key Features: Network Follow artists, share posts, and build a curated feed around your sound and style. Studio Take collaboration further with group rooms to create tracks together. Marketing Get submitted to independent curators to professionally promote your music and reach new listeners. Built for Independent Artists From emerging creators to fast-growing artists, UpNext is designed to help you build real connections, grow consistently, and move your career forward on your terms. Ready to be UpNext? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SoundBetter

This app allows music professionals to manage their freelance business on the go. Receive job notifications, submit proposals, and collaborate with clients directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Receive job notifications
  • Manage projects
  • Send messages and proposals
  • Collaborate with clients
  • Browse music production jobs
  • Request and track payments
Features
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The official SoundBetter app for SoundBetter providers. Receive notifications for job invites, manage jobs, send messages, proposals, and collaborate with clients on the go. Note that this app is for existing SoundBetter pros only. You need to have an existing SoundBetter provider account to use this app. SoundBetter is the world's leading music production marketplace, helping musicians find and hire top mixing engineers, producers, singers, songwriters and session musicians. The SoundBetter app is designed exclusively for SoundBetter providers to manage their studio business from anywhere. Key Features: -Native Notifications: Stay ahead with push notifications for new job leads, messages, and status updates. -Browse Jobs: Access a curated board of high-quality music production jobs. View detailed project requirements, audio references, and client budgets. -Send Proposals: Submit professional quotes and proposals directly to clients. Customize your pitch, set your price, and define your terms. -Manage Your Projects: Collaborate seamlessly with clients. Chat in real-time, share files, and review audio tracks with the built-in player. Request payments, track milestones, and get paid for your work. Whether you are a mixing engineer, a vocalist, or a producer, SoundBetter keeps you connected to your clients and your projects.

Screenshots

UpNext4 screens
SoundBetter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UpNext at 3.9 against SoundBetter's 3.0. UpNext also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 1). SoundBetter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. UpNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. SoundBetter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UpNext holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UpNext versus SoundBetter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpNextSoundBetter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB25 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPSounds LimitedSoundBetter Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UpNext

Subscriptions1
  • UpNext Manager Monthly$29.991 Month
None

SoundBetter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UpNext free?
UpNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundBetter free?
SoundBetter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UpNext or SoundBetter?
UpNext is rated higher. UpNext averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while SoundBetter averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do UpNext or SoundBetter have ads?
Neither UpNext nor SoundBetter shows ads.

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