# Bandcamp vs NextSpin

Bandcamp and NextSpin both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NextSpin's written reviews are positive against 51% of Bandcamp's. NextSpin also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Bandcamp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (38K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextSpin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bandcamp asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bandcamp against 4.9 for NextSpin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bandcamp has 38K ratings behind it against 12, 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 NextSpin's.

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, NextSpin monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandcamp | NextSpin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandcamp/id706408639/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bandcamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767769166) | [Rohan Shetty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825054991) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### NextSpin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345)

Explore and discover new music through album reviews and personalized recommendations. Share your thoughts, connect with other enthusiasts, and organize your listening journey. Find your next favorite album across all genres.

**Highlights:** Discover new music and albums, Personalized recommendations, Write and rate album reviews, Connect with music lovers, Create and share music lists, Track listening history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandcamp free?

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

### Is NextSpin free?

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

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

NextSpin is rated higher. Bandcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while NextSpin averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Bandcamp or NextSpin have ads?

Neither Bandcamp nor NextSpin shows ads.

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

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextSpin monthly. Most recently, Bandcamp was updated on September 29, 2026 and NextSpin on August 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.*