Comparison

DRFT.FM vs Side B

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

Head to head
About

DRFT.FM

Features
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DRFT is a new kind of music streaming. Every artist you hear is a DRFT Original — created by AI, exclusive to the platform, and impossible to find anywhere else. New tracks drop constantly, so every session surfaces something that didn't exist an hour ago. No account. No ads. No algorithms trying to sell you anything. Open the app, press play, and let the music find you. WHAT MAKES DRFT DIFFERENT • 100% exclusive catalogue — every artist is a DRFT Original, not on Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere else. • Instant playback — no sign-up, no onboarding. The stream is already waiting. • Always new — our AI artists never stop releasing. New singles, new albums, new voices, every day. • Zero ads. Ever. Not even in the free tier. • Anonymous by design — we don't track you, we don't ask for an email, and you can wipe your local data anytime. DISCOVER • A living Home feed with Popular Artists, New Artists, fresh releases and mood-based selections. • Mood Journey — pick a vibe, we build the playlist. • Full artist pages with tracks, albums and singles. • Background audio + lock-screen controls so the music keeps going wherever you go. CREATE (optional) • Type a prompt — a genre, a feeling, a story — and watch DRFT build a brand new AI artist with their own portrait, world and debut track. • Your creation joins the public catalogue as a New Artist for everyone to hear. DRFT is Music That Finds You. — DRFT Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drft.fm/privacy

About

Side B

Features
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Listen to your own Navidrome music library with Side B, a native player for iPhone and iPad. • Browse albums, artists, playlists, liked songs, genres and decades. • Search your library, pin favorite playlists, and rate or favorite albums. • Control the queue, shuffle, repeat and playback position. • Tap Now Playing artwork to choose an album cover or optional turntable view. Your choice is saved. • Choose original audio or MP3 quality separately for Wi-Fi, cellular and downloads. • Keep music playing in the background, with lock-screen controls and AirPlay. • Download songs, albums and playlists for offline listening. • Browse Home, Playlists, Library and Downloads in CarPlay, with artwork and quick access to pinned and recent favorites. Requires your own reachable HTTPS Navidrome server and account. Music is not included. Playback and audio quality depend on the server, source format and device. Keep Side B open while downloads complete. Your credentials are stored in the device Keychain. Side B is an independent client and is not affiliated with the Navidrome project. Free to use, with optional in-app tips to support development. No subscription is required.

Screenshots

DRFT.FM3 screens
Side B2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRFT.FM at none against Side B's 3. DRFT.FM also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Side B's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Side B sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DRFT.FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRFT.FM ships an update fortnightly, Side B daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
DRFT.FM versus Side B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRFT.FMSide B
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Nexus Collective GmbHAlberto Gragera

In-app purchases

None

DRFT.FM

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Side B

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Large tip$8.99

Questions

Is DRFT.FM free?
DRFT.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Side B free?
Side B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DRFT.FM or Side B have ads?
Neither DRFT.FM nor Side B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRFT.FM or Side B?
DRFT.FM ships an update fortnightly, and Side B daily. Most recently, DRFT.FM was updated on October 31, 2026 and Side B on November 13, 2026.

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