# Bandcamp vs TouchStream Radio

The clearest difference is price: Bandcamp at Free against TouchStream Radio's $14.99. Bandcamp also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked). TouchStream Radio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bandcamp is free to download; TouchStream Radio costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, TouchStream Radio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandcamp | TouchStream Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandcamp/id706408639/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bandcamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767769166) | [Palmi Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789270599) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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


### TouchStream Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchstream-radio/id6789270597)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandcamp free?

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

### Is TouchStream Radio free?

TouchStream Radio costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bandcamp or TouchStream Radio have ads?

Neither Bandcamp nor TouchStream Radio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bandcamp or TouchStream Radio?

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, and TouchStream Radio monthly. Most recently, Bandcamp was updated on November 12, 2026 and TouchStream Radio on October 31, 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.*
