Comparison

connectR 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

connectR

Unify your music from various streaming services into a single library. Build shared playlists, discover what friends are listening to, and host listening parties where everyone can contribute.

Highlights
  • Cross-service music library
  • Shared queues and playlists
  • Listen together parties
  • Music discovery feed
  • Search across connected catalogs
  • Background playback
Features
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connectR brings your music services and your friends together in one app. Connect Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL and SoundCloud, then search, play, share and listen together, whichever service your friends use. LISTEN TOGETHER, ANYWHERE Start a party and invite friends with a link, QR code or six-character code. Everyone listens on their own device through their own account, and when a friend adds a track from a different service, connectR finds the version available on yours. Hosts run the queue or turn on guest controls so everyone gets a turn. Keep a party friends-only, invite-only by link, or public so people nearby can join. MUSIC MADE FOR YOU Today's Mix is a fresh mix every day, built from your own services and your taste. Tell us the genres and artists you love when you sign up, and save any mix as a playlist. Explore top charts, trending tracks, what's top among your friends, radio, podcasts and audiobooks. A FEED BUILT AROUND MUSIC Home shows what your friends and community are playing and liking. Post a track, playlist, poll or your own audio, and comment on what others share. Like songs right from the player, share your likes to the feed, and save them to your Apple Music, Spotify or TIDAL library if you want. Friends see your full profile; followers see your latest posts. DISCOVER WHAT'S AROUND YOU Identify Song tells you what's playing nearby. The map shows bars and venues with jukeboxes you can open in one tap, places broadcasting with Auracast, and public parties and soundcasts to join. Save your favorite spots. ONE LIBRARY ACROSS SERVICES Browse your saved songs, albums, artists and playlists in one place. Search every connected catalog at once, build playlists that span services, and choose a preferred service for playback. BUILT FOR HOW YOU LISTEN • Background playback and lock-screen controls • AirPlay and Google Cast • Swipe the player to skip tracks • Share songs into connectR from other apps, and share out with links that open in your friend's service • Light and dark mode MEET SPLITR connectR works on its own, with no aTitan hardware required. splitR, launching soon on Kickstarter, plugs in over USB-C or AUX and broadcasts what you're playing to nearby Auracast headphones, speakers and hearing aids. Reserve yours from the splitR tab. Bring your own streaming accounts. Availability and playback features vary by provider, region and subscription. Some features require a paid subscription from the connected provider. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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

connectR4 screens
Eclipse Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: connectR at none against Eclipse Direct's 10. connectR also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Eclipse Direct's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. connectR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for connectR against 5.0 for Eclipse Direct. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: connectR has 7 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

connectR ships an update every 2 months, Eclipse Direct every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
connectR versus Eclipse Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterconnectREclipse Direct
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeratitan, Inc.Brian Whittaker

Customer experience

connectR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 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

None

connectR

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Eclipse Direct

One-time10
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$3.99
  • Artist Tip$4.99
  • Artist Pass (1 Month)$5.99
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  • 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 connectR free?
connectR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eclipse Direct free?
Eclipse Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, connectR or Eclipse Direct?
connectR and Eclipse Direct are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do connectR or Eclipse Direct have ads?
Neither connectR nor Eclipse Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, connectR or Eclipse Direct?
connectR ships an update every 2 months, and Eclipse Direct every 11 days. Most recently, connectR was updated on October 28, 2026 and Eclipse Direct on October 28, 2026.

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