# connectR vs Eclipse Direct

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.

Both are free to download. Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. connectR asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | connectR | Eclipse Direct |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectr-music-made-social/id6749651052/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-direct/id6778676607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [atitan, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831604947) | [Brian Whittaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720341139) |

## What reviewers say

### connectR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectr-music-made-social/id6749651052)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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