# Bandcamp vs RA Guide

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bandcamp at free against RA Guide's free with in-app purchases. Bandcamp also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 8.1K). RA Guide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 RA Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Bandcamp's written reviews are positive against 52% of RA Guide's.

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, RA Guide weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandcamp | RA Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandcamp/id706408639/reviews) | **[4.9 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-guide/id981952703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#62** |
| Size | 43 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bandcamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767769166) | [Resident Advisor](https://appshunter.io/developer/897836505) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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


### RA Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-guide/id981952703)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover the world's best dancefloors and electronic music events, personalized to your tastes and location. Find your favorite artists, buy tickets instantly, and never miss a gig.

**Highlights:** Personalized event discovery, Find DJs and electronic music events, Buy tickets instantly, Listings in 120+ countries, Follow favorite artists and clubs, Add artists from music library

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Always Great
- 🌟 Awesome App
- 🌍 Great for Travel
- 🎉 Excellent for Events
- 🤖 Helpful App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔒 Unable to Unsubscribe
- 🤯 Complicated
- 💸 Price Manipulation
- 🤖 Terrible Customer Service

**Reported bugs**

- App Crashes
- Ticket Resale Issues
- Payment Integration Problems
- Verification Failures
- Inconsistent Functionality

**Requested features**

- Add Genre and Event Type Filters
- Save Recent Searches
- Allow Typing in Locations
- Integrate with Apple Wallet
- Add Artist Links and Sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandcamp free?

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

### Is RA Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bandcamp or RA Guide?

RA Guide is rated higher. Bandcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while RA Guide averages 4.9 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Bandcamp or RA Guide have ads?

Neither Bandcamp nor RA Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bandcamp or RA Guide?

Bandcamp ships an update every 3 weeks, and RA Guide weekly. Most recently, Bandcamp was updated on September 26, 2026 and RA Guide on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bandcamp or RA Guide?

Bandcamp currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and RA Guide at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*