# Bandcamp vs GigZag

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bandcamp at 38K against GigZag's 4. Bandcamp also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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.

GigZag 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandcamp | GigZag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandcamp/id706408639/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigzag/id6759212819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone** | — |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bandcamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767769166) | [Shivam Tripathy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877454656) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### GigZag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigzag/id6759212819)

This platform connects musicians, performance spaces, and music enthusiasts. Artists can find gigs and build profiles, venues can discover and book talent, and fans can find live shows and follow their favorite acts. It facilitates discovery, booking, and community interaction within the local music scene.

**Highlights:** Find gigs and open mics, Build artist profiles, Discover and book talent, Browse events by location and genre, Interactive event map, Community feed and direct messaging, Ratings and reviews

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandcamp free?

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

### Is GigZag free?

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

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

GigZag is rated higher. Bandcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while GigZag averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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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.*