Comparison

Artyfile vs StageDive

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

Head to head
About

Artyfile

Features
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Studio-quality music streaming for those who hear the difference. Artyfile is a curated streaming club for audiophiles and creators. Experience music in native High-Fidelity WAV—the same quality recorded at Abbey Road Studios and with the London Symphony Orchestra. UNCOMPRESSED SOUND Stream lossless audio. No compression, no data loss. Every nuance preserved. CURATED COLLECTIONS Handpicked music, thematically organized for intentional listening—perfect for focused work, film projects, or pure enjoyment. ARTIST-FIRST MODEL Your streams directly support the artists you listen to, with industry-leading royalty rates. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Artyfile requires an active membership to access content. Existing members can sign in to start streaming. This app does not offer in-app purchases for subscriptions

About

StageDive

Discover and stream music from independent artists across a wide range of genres. Build playlists, follow creators, and connect with emerging talent. Artists can upload their music directly and track performance.

Highlights
  • Discover music across 25+ genres
  • Stream music and podcasts
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Follow artists for new release notifications
  • Artist profiles and social links
  • Creator dashboard with upload tools
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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StageDive is the music streaming platform built for independent artists and the fans who love discovering them. DISCOVER NEW MUSIC Browse 25+ genres including Rap, Rock, Electronic, Indie, Folk, Punk, and more. Explore new releases, trending tracks, and hidden gems from emerging artists around the world. Our curated discovery features help you find your next favorite artist before they blow up. STREAM MUSIC & PODCASTS Enjoy high-quality audio streaming for both music and podcasts. Build your personal library with playlists, liked tracks, and followed artists. A floating player lets you keep listening while you explore. CONNECT WITH ARTISTS Follow your favorite creators to get notified when they drop new tracks. See what's trending, check out artist profiles, and become part of a community that supports independent music. FOR CREATORS Are you an artist? StageDive gives you the tools to share your music directly with fans. Upload tracks, create albums, and track your analytics to see how your music is performing. No gatekeepers, no barriers. KEY FEATURES - Discover artists across 25+ genres - Create and manage playlists - Follow artists and get new release notifications - Full-featured music player with queue management - Artist profiles with social links - Creator dashboard with upload tools and analytics - Dark mode interface Join StageDive and dive into a world of independent music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://legal.stagedive.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://legal.stagedive.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Artyfile4 screens
StageDive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Artyfile at every 3 days against StageDive's every 2 weeks. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artyfile ships an update every 3 days, StageDive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Artyfile versus StageDive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtyfileStageDive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaul LorenzStageDive LLC

In-app purchases

None

Artyfile

No in-app purchases

None

StageDive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artyfile free?
Artyfile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageDive free?
StageDive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Artyfile or StageDive have ads?
Neither Artyfile nor StageDive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artyfile or StageDive?
Artyfile ships an update every 3 days, and StageDive every 2 weeks. Most recently, Artyfile was updated on October 30, 2026 and StageDive on October 31, 2026.

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