Comparison

Linger vs MusicLoop

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

Head to head
About

Linger

Discover music based on location and connect with others through shared listening experiences. Drop songs on a map, explore nearby music, and participate in community playlist battles. Customize your profile and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Drop music on a live map
  • Explore nearby music drops
  • Participate in playlist battles
  • Connect with other listeners
  • Customize avatar and profile
  • Leaderboard and streak tracking
  • Integrates with major music streaming services
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Linger is where music meets place. Drop the song you’re listening to at your location, explore what others are playing nearby, and compete in community playlist battles. DROP MUSIC ON THE MAP Pin what you’re listening to right where you are. Browse a live map of nearby drops, tap to preview songs, react, comment, and discover new music from real people in real places. DISCOVER & CONNECT • Explore trending and nearby drops • Follow other listeners and build your profile • Customize your avatar and earn vibes • Climb the leaderboard and keep your drop streak alive PLAYLIST BATTLE EVENTS Join or host music competitions with friends, campuses, cities, or regions: • Submit songs to open events and battle playlists • Vote in head-to-head matchups or swipe through submissions • Compete in team vs. team or individual events • See live results, podiums, and winner badges • Share your votes and results to social BUILT FOR HOW YOU LISTEN Connect Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, or Tidal so Linger can detect what you’re playing and make dropping songs fast and easy. LINGER PREMIUM Upgrade for the full experience: • Create and join premium playlist battle events • Vote in matchups and ranked top-3 voting • Submit songs to community events • Full leaderboard access • Premium badge on your profile Start with a 7-day free trial. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. WIDGET & SHARE EXTENSION Drop songs from your home screen widget or share directly from your music apps. Location is used to show nearby drops and place your music on the map. Notifications keep you updated on likes, comments, events, and streak reminders. Download Linger and leave your soundtrack on the map. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MusicLoop

Features
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Discover music beyond the mainstream. This app is built for listeners who want more than charts and algorithms. We focus exclusively on independent music — artists who create freely, experiment boldly, and release music on their own terms. No major labels. No chart chasing. Just honest sound. What makes us different Indie-only platform Every track is from an independent artist. No mainstream releases, no label-driven promotion. Global underground discovery Find emerging artists from cities and scenes around the world — from bedroom producers to small collectives. Curated, not crowded Instead of endless feeds, we highlight music intentionally. Quality over quantity, always. Genres without boundaries Indie pop, alternative, electronic, folk, experimental, lo-fi, ambient — if it’s independent, it belongs here. For listeners Discover music you won’t hear anywhere else Support artists directly by listening and sharing Build a personal library of truly original sounds For artists Share your music without pressure to fit trends Reach listeners who care about creativity, not numbers Be part of a community that values independence This is not a streaming app for everyone. It’s for listeners who believe music is more than background noise. If you’re tired of the mainstream, welcome home. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linger4 screens
MusicLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MusicLoop at 13.0 against Linger's 17.6. 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. Linger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MusicLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Linger versus MusicLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingerMusicLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalachi PatrickDohoon Park

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Linger

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

MusicLoop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Linger free?
Linger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MusicLoop free?
MusicLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linger or MusicLoop have ads?
Neither Linger nor MusicLoop shows ads.

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