# Bandcamp vs WEFT FM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WEFT FM at 100% against Bandcamp's 51%. WEFT FM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Bandcamp's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (38K vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

WEFT FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bandcamp has 38K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Bandcamp's written reviews are positive against 100% of WEFT FM's.

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, WEFT FM every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandcamp | WEFT FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandcamp/id706408639/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weft-fm/id6723680095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bandcamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767769166) | [Prairie Air, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770866098) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #118 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


### WEFT FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weft-fm/id6723680095)

Stream live radio, pause and rewind audio, and access program schedules. Listen to podcasts, archived content, and interact with the station via voice or video messages. The app also provides background listening and links to social media resources.

**Highlights:** Live stream listening, Pause and rewind live audio, Program schedule, Background playback, Podcast and archived content, Voice/video message sending

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandcamp free?

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

### Is WEFT FM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bandcamp or WEFT FM?

WEFT FM is rated higher. Bandcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while WEFT FM averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Bandcamp or WEFT FM have ads?

Neither Bandcamp nor WEFT FM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bandcamp or WEFT FM?

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, and WEFT FM every 5 months. Most recently, Bandcamp was updated on September 26, 2026 and WEFT FM on September 10, 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.*