# UpNext vs Foundry

The clearest difference is rating: Foundry at 5.0 against UpNext's 3.9. Foundry also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). UpNext's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UpNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month and Foundry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Foundry 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 Foundry's.

UpNext ships an update every 3 weeks, Foundry weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpNext | Foundry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/foundry-pocket-sampler/id6811312792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PSounds Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645766537) | [Querci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872323119) |

## 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 |


### Foundry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundry-pocket-sampler/id6811312792)

This app is a powerful sampler designed for music producers. It automatically detects tempo and key, allowing for precise slicing and manipulation of audio samples. Perform and record on velocity-sensitive pads, then refine your performance on a timeline for professional results.

**Highlights:** Automatic BPM, key, and downbeat detection, Beat-grid slicing with draggable markers, Per-slice pitch, type, and length editing, Velocity-sensitive pad grid, Timeline editing with quantization, On-device processing, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foundry Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Foundry Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Foundry Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpNext free?

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

### Is Foundry free?

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

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

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

### Do UpNext or Foundry have ads?

Foundry shows ads; UpNext does not.

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

UpNext ships an update every 3 weeks, and Foundry weekly. Most recently, UpNext was updated on October 24, 2026 and Foundry on October 24, 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.*