Comparison

Deep Cuts vs Resonance Link

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

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About

Deep Cuts

Features
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Deep Cuts Where Every Stream Pays Artists Fairly Most streaming platforms pay artists fractions of a penny per stream, pooling all subscription revenue together and dividing it among the biggest names in music. Independent artists โ€” the ones pouring their hearts into every track โ€” are left fighting over scraps or no money at all. Deep Cuts was built to change that. The Fairest Payout in Music Streaming. Deep Cuts operates on a simple fair-pay model: 80% of every subscriber's weekly fee goes directly to the artists they actually listen to. Not into a giant pool. Not divided by an algorithm that favours major labels. Your money follows your ears โ€” proportionally, transparently, every single week. Here's how it works: when you stream on Deep Cuts, every ten seconds of listening time is tracked. At the end of each weekly cycle, your CA$2.80 subscription is split among the artists you played, weighted by exactly how long you listened to each one. If you spent half your week listening to a local indie band, that band receives half of your artist share. It's that simple. For artists, this means the payout per listener is dramatically higher than any other platform. On traditional streaming services, an independent artist might earn CA$0.003 per stream โ€” meaning they need hundreds of thousands of plays just to cover basic costs. On Deep Cuts, a single dedicated listener can contribute meaningfully to an artist's income every week. Multiply that across a growing community of music lovers who care about where their money goes, and the difference is transformative. Built for Independent Artists Deep Cuts isn't just a streaming app โ€” it's a complete toolkit for independent musicians. Artists can upload and manage their entire catalogue, designate essential tracks, organize albums, and set scheduled releases. Detailed analytics show exactly who's listening, from which cities, and how listening trends change week over week. Artists can see their estimated weekly earnings, track unique listener counts, and understand their audience. When artists are ready to get paid, Stripe Connect integration makes payouts seamless. Verified artists receive their earnings directly โ€” no middlemen, no minimum thresholds, no waiting months for statements. Every Monday, they are paid. Built for Listeners Who Care As a listener, Deep Cuts gives you something no other platform does: a clear, visual breakdown of exactly where your subscription goes. See which artists earned from your listening time, how much each one received, and watch your impact grow. Discover new music by genre, explore artists by city, browse community playlists, and vote to bring your favourite artists to your town. Community-Powered Discovery Deep Cuts is designed around community. Browse what's trending across genres, see which artists are being playlisted the most, explore the global map of independent music, and find upcoming shows near you. Every feature is designed to connect listeners with artists in meaningful ways. Why Deep Cuts? Because music deserves better. Because artists deserve to be paid fairly for their work. Because listeners deserve to know their support actually matters. Deep Cuts is the streaming platform the independent music world has been waiting for โ€” transparent, fair, and built from the ground up for the people who make and love music. Stream with purpose. Support with impact. Welcome to Deep Cuts.

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Resonance Link

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**Resonance Link is currently available to members of Nick La Riviere's Rock Choirs (but will be available to other choirs soon, stay tuned!)** Resonance Link is the all-in-one member app for your choir. Everything your choir shares โ€” the rehearsal schedule, announcements, sheet music, and practice tracks โ€” lives in one place, on your phone or tablet. SHEET MUSIC, DONE RIGHT View your charts and switch to your part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) with a tap. Annotate, follow along with the built-in metronome and piano, and keep your set list at hand. Music is cached for offline use, so it's there even with no signal. PRACTICE TRACKS Play demo recordings with an adjustable mix โ€” a balanced blend, or your own part brought to the front while the others stay quieter. Loop, switch versions, and practice anywhere. YOUR CHOIR ASSISTANT Ask the built-in assistant about your choir โ€” when the next rehearsal is, what to wear, your solo details โ€” and get a clear answer, read aloud if you like. STAY CONNECTED See the schedule, read announcements, sign up for solos, and reach your section leaders and directors. WORKS OFFLINE Your portal and sheet music stay available offline, so you're never without your music. Resonance Link is provided through your choir โ€” your director sets up your account and content. Sign in with the email your choir has on file.

Screenshots

Deep Cuts4 screens
Resonance Link2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Resonance Link at every 3 days against Deep Cuts's every 3 weeks. Deep Cuts's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Cuts ships an update every 3 weeks, Resonance Link every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Deep Cuts versus Resonance Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep CutsResonance Link
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDANIEL ROBERT HARDENNick La Riviere Music LTD

In-app purchases

None

Deep Cuts

No in-app purchases

None

Resonance Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Cuts free?
Deep Cuts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resonance Link free?
Resonance Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deep Cuts or Resonance Link have ads?
Neither Deep Cuts nor Resonance Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Cuts or Resonance Link?
Deep Cuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Resonance Link every 3 days. Most recently, Deep Cuts was updated on October 1, 2026 and Resonance Link on October 14, 2026.

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