# Eclipse Direct vs Songwriter Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Songwriter Buddy at none against Eclipse Direct's 10. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Eclipse Direct against 5.0 for Songwriter Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse Direct | Songwriter Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-direct/id6778676607/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-buddy/id6783905473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Whittaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720341139) | [Rawlight Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891165216) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Songwriter Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-buddy/id6783905473)

Organize song titles, lyrics, and chord charts. Create setlists for gigs and utilize practice tools like a metronome and chord library. Works offline and offers optional cloud sync.

**Highlights:** Song organization (lyrics, chords, tempo), Custom setlist creation, Built-in metronome, Guitar chord library, One-tap audio recording, Offline functionality, Optional cross-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse Direct free?

Eclipse Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Songwriter Buddy free?

Songwriter Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse Direct or Songwriter Buddy?

Eclipse Direct and Songwriter Buddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Eclipse Direct or Songwriter Buddy have ads?

Neither Eclipse Direct nor Songwriter Buddy shows ads.

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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.*