# RITMO vs Eclipse Direct

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | RITMO | Eclipse Direct |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmo-social-music-streaming/id6748231690/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-direct/id6778676607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Vera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824698786) | [Brian Whittaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720341139) |

## What reviewers say

### RITMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmo-social-music-streaming/id6748231690)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription - Lambda | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription - yuitakashima... | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription - a8tt | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 Cheers Package | $1.39 | one-time |
| 300 Cheer Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Cheers Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Cheer Package | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Cheer Package | $19.99 | one-time |


### Eclipse Direct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-direct/id6778676607)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artist Pass (1 Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Artist Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Artist Pass (1 Month) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Artist Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Artist Pass (1 Month) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Artist Pass (1 Month) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Artist Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Artist Pass (1 Month) | $28.99 | one-time |
| Artist Tip | $49.99 | one-time |
| Artist Tip | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*