# Encore vs BackStagr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BackStagr at 100% against Encore's 40%. BackStagr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Encore's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Encore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. BackStagr asks for nothing beyond the download.

BackStagr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encore has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Encore's written reviews are positive against 100% of BackStagr's.

Encore ships an update fortnightly, BackStagr every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encore | BackStagr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-concert-diary/id6748657647/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstagr/id6754607165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Basurto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826867344) | [Cameron Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849179926) |

## What reviewers say

### Encore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-concert-diary/id6748657647)

This app helps you create a visual scrapbook of your live music experiences. Relive shows with a photo feed, track your concert statistics, and share your music fandom with others. It's designed for fans who want to preserve their concert memories.

**Highlights:** Visual concert photo and video feed, Save setlists, tickets, and memories, Track total shows and top venues, Year-over-year music journey tracking, Fan rank achievements and badges, Shareable music stats cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encore Premium - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Encore Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Encore Premium - Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |


### BackStagr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstagr/id6754607165)

This app helps music fans track, rate, and relive their concert experiences. Log shows, view setlists, and share your memories with a community of fellow enthusiasts. Discover upcoming performances by artists and venues.

**Highlights:** Log concerts attended or planned, Track artists, venues, and setlists, Rate performances and leave reviews, Share concert experiences with others, Discover upcoming concerts, Community-driven setlist contributions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encore free?

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

### Is BackStagr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Encore or BackStagr?

BackStagr is rated higher. Encore averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while BackStagr averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Encore or BackStagr have ads?

BackStagr shows ads; Encore does not.

### Which is updated more often, Encore or BackStagr?

Encore ships an update fortnightly, and BackStagr every 5 days. Most recently, Encore was updated on October 30, 2026 and BackStagr on October 30, 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.*