# Eclipse Direct vs LocalSound Music Player

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Eclipse Direct at 15.1 against LocalSound Music Player's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LocalSound Music Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

Eclipse Direct ships an update every 11 days, LocalSound Music Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse Direct | LocalSound Music Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/localsound-music-player/id6794612164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Whittaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720341139) | [PAVEL DEMIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794612166) |

## 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 |


### LocalSound Music Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsound-music-player/id6794612164)

This app plays your existing music library offline without ads or streaming. It organizes your music, offers advanced playback features, and supports various file formats. Customize your listening experience with themes and smart playlists.

**Highlights:** Offline playback of personal music library, Automatic library organization from file tags, Gapless playback and crossfade, 10-band equalizer with presets, Smart playlists based on rules, Support for various audio formats, Apple Watch and CarPlay integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalSound Pro, 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| LocalSound Pro, 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse Direct free?

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

### Is LocalSound Music Player free?

LocalSound Music Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse Direct or LocalSound Music Player?

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

### Do Eclipse Direct or LocalSound Music Player have ads?

Neither Eclipse Direct nor LocalSound Music Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse Direct or LocalSound Music Player?

Eclipse Direct ships an update every 11 days, and LocalSound Music Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse Direct was updated on October 28, 2026 and LocalSound Music Player on October 24, 2026.

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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.*