Comparison

Vainstream vs OSPN Shows

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

Head to head

About

Vainstream

Access all essential festival information, including the lineup, schedule, and ticket details. Prepare for the event with this comprehensive guide.

Highlights

Lineup information
Running order/schedule
Ticket access
Merchandise details
Festival preparation

Features

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Vainstream 2027 Est. 2026 25. - 26. Juni 2027 | Münster, Am Hawerkamp Mit der Vainstream Festival App hast du alle wichtigen Infos auf einem Blick: Line Up, Running Order, Tickets, Merch und vieles mehr! Jetzt runterladen und bestens vorbereitet ins Festival starten! #vainstream #20thanniversary

About

OSPN Shows

Features

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OSPN – Dein Konzertkalender für Hardcore, Metal & Punk Keine Anmeldung oder Account benötigt! Die offizielle Companion-App der Outspoken Community. Finde alle anstehenden Hardcore-, Metal- und Punkrock-Konzerte in deiner Nähe. Entdecke neue Gigs, sortiere nach Städten oder Datum, oder suche Locations und speichere dir deine Favoriten mit einem einfachen Bookmark. Und das Beste: Jede*r kann Konzerte eintragen! Egal ob DIY-Show im Jugendzentrum oder Festival – trage sie ein und teile sie mit der Community. Features: - Konzertkalender für Hardcore, Metal & Punk - Suche nach Stadt, Datum oder Ort - Bookmark-Funktion für deine Lieblingsgigs - Eigene Shows eintragen – ohne Account 100% DIY

Screenshots

Vainstream4 screens

OSPN Shows3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OSPN Shows at every 6 days against Vainstream's every 2 months. OSPN Shows also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vainstream ships an update every 2 months, OSPN Shows every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Vainstream versus OSPN Shows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Vainstream	OSPN Shows
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 6 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	86 MB	21 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Vainstream Festival GmbH	Henning Jaeger

In-app purchases

None

Vainstream

No in-app purchases

None

OSPN Shows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vainstream free?

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

Is OSPN Shows free?

OSPN Shows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Vainstream or OSPN Shows have ads?

Neither Vainstream nor OSPN Shows shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Vainstream or OSPN Shows?

Vainstream ships an update every 2 months, and OSPN Shows every 6 days. Most recently, Vainstream was updated on September 23, 2026 and OSPN Shows on September 11, 2026.