# Bandcamp vs NV1

Bandcamp and NV1 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NV1's written reviews are positive against 51% of Bandcamp's. NV1 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Bandcamp's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (38K vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bandcamp against 4.9 for NV1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bandcamp has 38K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Bandcamp's written reviews are positive against 100% of NV1's.

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, NV1 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandcamp | NV1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandcamp/id706408639/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nv1/id1239288251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bandcamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767769166) | [Koahnic Broadcasting Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227238905) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandcamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandcamp/id706408639)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover and purchase music directly from artists worldwide. Support creators by buying their merchandise and instantly access your purchased music, both online and offline.

**Highlights:** Explore global music catalog, Direct artist support, Purchase merchandise, Wishlist albums and tracks, Online and offline listening, Connect with artists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for discovering new music
- 👍 Supports independent artists
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality
- 💰 Fair revenue share for artists
- 📥 Ability to download purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 💳 No in-app purchase option
- 📱 Lacks iPad-optimized interface
- 🔇 Missing basic playback features (repeat, shuffle)

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks randomly skipping or not playing
- App crashing after updates
- Purchases not syncing across devices
- Login issues and account problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Playlist creation and management
- Improved artist/genre discovery
- Offline listening and caching
- Chromecast/AirPlay support


### NV1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nv1/id1239288251)

Listen to live and on-demand audio programs with DVR-like controls. Explore program schedules, set alarms, and share content easily. Stay connected to your favorite station anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live streaming with pause/rewind, On-demand program access, Program schedule viewing, Alarm clock functionality, Content sharing, Background audio playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandcamp free?

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

### Is NV1 free?

NV1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bandcamp or NV1?

NV1 is rated higher. Bandcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while NV1 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Bandcamp or NV1 have ads?

Neither Bandcamp nor NV1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bandcamp or NV1?

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, and NV1 every 8 months. Most recently, Bandcamp was updated on November 8, 2026 and NV1 on November 2, 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.*