Comparison

RITMO vs Eclipse Direct

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

Head to head
About

RITMO

This platform connects independent musicians with their fans, allowing artists to upload music, offer exclusive content, and receive direct support. Music lovers can discover new artists, stream their music, and engage directly through social features and in-app chat.

Highlights
  • Direct artist-to-fan music streaming
  • Artist subscription tiers for exclusive content
  • Direct payouts to artists via Stripe
  • Social feed for artists and fans
  • In-chat music playback
  • Music discovery for independent artists
Features
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Ritmo is a music app built for independent artists and the people who love them. Stream music, discover artists who are doing it themselves, connect with the people making it, and support them directly — all in one place. This is a social network built around music. FOR ARTISTS Upload your music and release it to your followers for free. No label, no distributor, no gatekeepers. Build your fanbase on your own terms. Set up a subscription tier and offer exclusive releases to your most dedicated supporters. Connect Stripe, earn monthly revenue, and get paid directly — no middleman taking a cut of your relationship with your fans. Post to your social feed, message your fans, and build a real community around your music. Your followers can stream your uploaded tracks, browse your liked songs, and subscribe to support you. FOR MUSIC LOVERS Discover independent artists before anyone else does. Follow the ones you love, stream their music, and support them directly through subscriptions and exclusive releases. Share what you're listening to, connect with other people who take music seriously, and DM your favourite artists. Share tracks back and forth and listen to music together right inside the chat — the built-in audio player works directly in your messages. FEATURES Music — Full streaming player with queue, shuffle, repeat, and background playback — Your library: liked songs, custom playlists, saved releases — Upload and release your own music directly to your followers Connection — Social feed: post text, photos, videos, Spotify/YouTube Music links, and music releases — User profiles: followers can stream your music, browse your liked songs, and subscribe — Direct messaging with built-in in-chat audio playback Support — Creator subscriptions: offer subscriber-only releases — Direct payouts via Stripe — deposited straight to your account — Turn your most dedicated fans into real supporters THE RITMO DIFFERENCE * No venture capital. No investors to answer to. Ritmo is built for artists and music lovers, and that's it. * Your music is never used to train AI models. * No data collection. * No ad targeting. * No behavioral profiling. * No third-party data sharing. * No tracking. * No crypto. * No NFTs. * No blockchain. Music. Connection. Support.

About

Eclipse Direct

A platform for artists and creators to directly connect with their fans, share exclusive content, and monetize their audience. Build communities, offer memberships, and sell merchandise without relying on social media algorithms.

Highlights
  • Customizable artist profiles
  • Exclusive content sharing
  • Fan communities and memberships
  • Direct messaging with supporters
  • Sell digital products and merchandise
  • Livestreaming and virtual experiences
Features
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Eclipse Direct is the ultimate direct-to-fan platform built for artists, creators, and their communities. Share exclusive content, connect with supporters, monetize your audience, and build lasting relationships beyond social media algorithms. Whether you're an independent artist, producer, band, podcaster, or creator, Eclipse Direct gives you the tools to grow your brand and engage your audience from one powerful platform. For Artists & Creators • Create a customizable profile • Share music, videos, photos, and updates • Build subscriber-only communities • Offer exclusive content and early access releases • Sell digital products, music, and merchandise • Launch fan memberships and subscription tiers • Host livestreams and virtual experiences • Connect directly with supporters through messaging • Share album booklets, behind-the-scenes content, and unreleased material • Build and own your audience relationship For Fans • Discover and follow your favorite artists • Access exclusive content and experiences • Join fan communities • Unlock subscriber-only releases and updates • Purchase music, merchandise, and digital products directly from creators • Receive early access to new music and announcements • Connect more closely with the artists you support Why Eclipse Direct? Social media platforms own the audience. Eclipse Direct puts artists back in control by providing a dedicated space to build meaningful fan relationships, create recurring revenue, and grow sustainable careers. No gatekeepers. No algorithms standing between artists and fans. Own Your Music. Connect Directly.

Screenshots

RITMO4 screens
Eclipse Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RITMO at 5 against Eclipse Direct's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. RITMO sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RITMO against 5.0 for Eclipse Direct. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RITMO has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RITMO ships an update weekly, Eclipse Direct every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RITMO versus Eclipse Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRITMOEclipse Direct
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB48 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBenjamin VeraBrian Whittaker

Customer experience

RITMO

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Eclipse Direct

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RITMO

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription - Lambda$1.991 Month
  • Subscription - yuitakashima...$1.991 Month
  • Subscription - a8tt$1.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100 Cheers Package$1.39
  • 300 Cheer Package$3.99
  • 500 Cheers Package$6.99
Show 2 more
  • 1000 Cheer Package$13.99
  • 1500 Cheer Package$19.99
10 purchases

Eclipse Direct

One-time10
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$3.99
  • Artist Tip$4.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$5.99
Show 7 more
  • Artist Tip$9.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$11.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$17.99
  • Artist Tip$19.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$28.99
  • Artist Tip$49.99
  • Artist Tip$99.99

Questions

Is RITMO free?
RITMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eclipse Direct free?
Eclipse Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RITMO or Eclipse Direct?
RITMO and Eclipse Direct are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RITMO or Eclipse Direct have ads?
Neither RITMO nor Eclipse Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RITMO or Eclipse Direct?
RITMO ships an update weekly, and Eclipse Direct every 11 days. Most recently, RITMO was updated on October 30, 2026 and Eclipse Direct on October 28, 2026.

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