# Festiverse vs NextSpin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextSpin at 100% against Festiverse's 45%. NextSpin also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Festiverse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (160 vs 12). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextSpin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Festiverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

NextSpin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Festiverse has 160 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Festiverse's written reviews are positive against 100% of NextSpin's.

Festiverse ships an update fortnightly, NextSpin monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Festiverse | NextSpin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/festiverse/id6744997695/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Festiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810367665) | [Rohan Shetty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825054991) |

## What reviewers say

### Festiverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/festiverse/id6744997695)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app consolidates information for numerous music festivals, offering detailed lineups, set times, and interactive maps. Stay updated with real-time notifications and connect with fellow attendees to enhance your festival experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized lineups and set times, Interactive festival maps, Community connection, Real-time updates, Year-round festival news

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Unified festival experience
- 👍 Great companion app for festivals
- 👍 Helpful for planning festival trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/freezing
- 🐛 Unable to browse events/select festivals

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to select festival for lineup
- Screen darkens/freezes when trying to browse events

**Requested features**

- Navigation directions to festival stages
- Dark mode option


### NextSpin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345)

Explore and discover new music through album reviews and personalized recommendations. Share your thoughts, connect with other enthusiasts, and organize your listening journey. Find your next favorite album across all genres.

**Highlights:** Discover new music and albums, Personalized recommendations, Write and rate album reviews, Connect with music lovers, Create and share music lists, Track listening history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Festiverse free?

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

### Is NextSpin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Festiverse or NextSpin?

NextSpin is rated higher. Festiverse averages 3.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while NextSpin averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Festiverse or NextSpin have ads?

Neither Festiverse nor NextSpin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Festiverse or NextSpin?

Festiverse ships an update fortnightly, and NextSpin monthly. Most recently, Festiverse was updated on September 29, 2026 and NextSpin on August 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.*