Comparison

NextSpin vs POPBOXD

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

Head to head
About

NextSpin

Discover new music and share your opinions on albums. Connect with other music lovers, build personalized lists, and track your listening history. Find your next favorite artist or genre with this community-driven platform.

Highlights
  • Discover new albums across genres
  • Personalized music recommendations
  • Write and rate album reviews
  • Connect with other music fans
  • Create and share music lists
  • Track listening history
Features
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Discover your next favorite album with NextSpin - the ultimate music review and discovery platform for true music lovers. DISCOVER NEW MUSIC • Explore thousands of albums across every genre • Get personalized recommendations based on your taste • Browse curated music packs from fellow enthusiasts • Search by artist, album, or genre REVIEW & RATE • Share your thoughts on albums you love (or hate!) • Rate albums from 1-10 stars • Write detailed reviews that help others discover great music • Build your personal music review library CONNECT WITH MUSIC LOVERS • Follow other users with similar taste • See what your friends are listening to • Join discussions about the latest releases • Share your favorite discoveries ORGANIZE YOUR MUSIC • Create and share Lists • Build your watchlist of albums to check out • Track your listening history • Export your reviews and ratings COMMUNITY FEATURES • Join conversations about new releases • Discover hidden gems from other reviewers • Get notifications when your favorite reviewers post • See trending albums and reviews Whether you're into indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, or any genre in between, NextSpin helps you discover your next musical obsession. Join thousands of music enthusiasts sharing their passion for great albums. Perfect for: • Music collectors and vinyl enthusiasts • Concert goers looking for new artists • Anyone wanting to track their listening journey • Music bloggers and critics • Fans who love sharing recommendations Download NextSpin and never run out of amazing music to discover! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

POPBOXD

This app is a social network for music lovers to rate albums, write reviews, and discover new artists. Organize your favorite music, share your opinions, and connect with others who have similar tastes.

Highlights
  • Rate albums and music
  • Write music reviews
  • Discover new music
  • Create music lists
  • Follow other users
  • Explore full discographies
  • Music activity feed
Features
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Popboxd is a social network built for people who love music. Rate albums, write reviews, discover new artists and connect with others who share your taste. If you enjoy talking about music, organizing your favorite albums and discovering new sounds, Popboxd turns your listening experience into something social and interactive. Inspired by cultural communities like Letterboxd for film, Popboxd brings a new way to track, rate and share your thoughts on albums, artists and discographies. With Popboxd you can: Rate albums and music Give ratings to the albums you listen to and keep track of your thoughts on every release. Write music reviews Share your opinions, critiques and impressions about your favorite albums. Discover new music Explore community ratings and find new artists and releases. Create music lists Build rankings, favorite albums and custom lists to share with others. Follow other users Follow people with similar music taste and discover genuine recommendations. Explore full discographies Browse every album by an artist and follow their musical journey. Music activity feed See what others are listening to, rating and discussing. Complete music profile Your profile brings together your ratings, reviews and lists to represent your unique music taste. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NextSpin4 screens
POPBOXD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextSpin at 100% against POPBOXD's 50%. NextSpin also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NextSpin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and POPBOXD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextSpin ships an update fortnightly, POPBOXD every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NextSpin versus POPBOXD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextSpinPOPBOXD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB29 MB
Age rating9++17
DeveloperRohan Shettydaniel oliveira

Customer experience

NextSpin

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

POPBOXD

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NextSpin

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Access$2.991 Month
  • Legend Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access$25.001 Year
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  • Legend Subscription$50.001 Year
1 purchases

POPBOXD

Subscriptions1
  • POPBOXD DELUXE3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is NextSpin free?
NextSpin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is POPBOXD free?
POPBOXD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NextSpin or POPBOXD have ads?
POPBOXD shows ads; NextSpin does not.
Which is updated more often, NextSpin or POPBOXD?
NextSpin ships an update fortnightly, and POPBOXD every 11 days. Most recently, NextSpin was updated on November 8, 2026 and POPBOXD on October 31, 2026.

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