Melos vs Eclipse Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Melos
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Melos — an audio player for those who store music locally. Listen to your tracks offline, without subscriptions or streaming services. Just add your files and enjoy music in its original quality. What Melos can do: • Supports MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV and more • Organize your library by tracks, albums, artists and playlists • Create your own playlists • Scrubbing, shuffle, repeat • Volume control • Dark mode Your music. Your rules.
Eclipse Direct
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Melos at every 4 days against Eclipse Direct's every 11 days. Eclipse Direct's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Melos sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Melos ships an update every 4 days, Eclipse Direct every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Melos | Eclipse Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dmitrii Rogozin | Brian Whittaker |
In-app purchases
Melos
- A loaf of bread$0.99
- Some butter$5.99
- THIS IS ALMOST AN INVESTMENT$9.99
Eclipse Direct
- 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









