Comparison

Eclipse Direct vs Playlist Blender

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse Direct

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
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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.

About

Playlist Blender

Features
Currently charting
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Choose playlists. Hit Blend. That's it. Playlist Blender is the easiest way to combine multiple Apple Music playlists into one seamless listening session: • Combine and play multiple Apple Music playlists at once. • Automatically remove duplicate songs. • Randomize tracklist for a fresh mix every time. • Lightweight and incredibly easy to use. • No ads or subscriptions. • No tracking or accounts needed. • No vibecoding.

Screenshots

Eclipse Direct4 screens
Playlist Blender3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eclipse Direct at Free against Playlist Blender's $1.29. Playlist Blender's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Eclipse Direct is free to download; Playlist Blender costs $1.29 up front. Eclipse Direct sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Playlist Blender sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse Direct ships an update every 11 days, Playlist Blender weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Eclipse Direct versus Playlist Blender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse DirectPlaylist Blender
PriceFree — better$1.29
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#178 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBrian WhittakerMike Clay

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Eclipse Direct

One-time10
  • 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
2 purchases

Playlist Blender

One-time2
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Large Tip$2.99

Questions

Is Eclipse Direct free?
Eclipse Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playlist Blender free?
Playlist Blender costs $1.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Eclipse Direct or Playlist Blender have ads?
Neither Eclipse Direct nor Playlist Blender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse Direct or Playlist Blender?
Eclipse Direct ships an update every 11 days, and Playlist Blender weekly. Most recently, Eclipse Direct was updated on October 15, 2026 and Playlist Blender on September 29, 2026.

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