# UpNext vs Amplifye

The clearest difference is rating: Amplifye at 5.0 against UpNext's 3.9. Amplifye also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). UpNext's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (41 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UpNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month and Amplifye sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amplifye 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of UpNext's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amplifye's.

UpNext ships an update every 3 weeks, Amplifye every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpNext | Amplifye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnext-music-networking/id6740701114/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplifye/id6783483429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PSounds Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645766537) | [Amplifye Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783483431) |

## 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 |


### Amplifye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplifye/id6783483429)

A marketplace for music creators, producers, and industry professionals to buy, sell, and discover services and digital products. Find everything from beats and mixing to cover art and marketing support.

**Highlights:** Buy and sell music production services, Purchase visual and design assets, Book DJ and live performance services, Access marketing and management support, Secure file delivery and payments, Custom order requests

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amplifye Purchase $119.99 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $139.99 | $139.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $179.99 | $179.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $199.99 | $199.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $249.99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $299.99 | $299.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $349.99 | $349.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $399.99 | $399.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $449.99 | $449.99 | one-time |
| Amplifye Purchase $499.99 | $499.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpNext free?

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

### Is Amplifye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UpNext or Amplifye?

Amplifye is rated higher. UpNext averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Amplifye averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do UpNext or Amplifye have ads?

Neither UpNext nor Amplifye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UpNext or Amplifye?

UpNext ships an update every 3 weeks, and Amplifye every 3 days. Most recently, UpNext was updated on November 4, 2026 and Amplifye on November 5, 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.*