Deep Field vs FlipFolder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Deep Field
Experience a musical performance inspired by space exploration and the Hubble Telescope. This app complements a live show and offers further details about its accompanying film.
- Inspired by Hubble Space Telescope
- Live performance companion
- Information on accompanying film
- Created by Eric Whitacre
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Deep Field, written by Grammy award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre, was inspired by the world’s most famous space observatory, the Hubble Space Telescope, and its greatest discovery – the iconic Deep Field image. This app forms part of the live performance of Deep Field, and also provides additional information on the film.
FlipFolder
This application allows musical groups to share and view sheet music digitally. Band leaders can manage performances, instantly displaying selected songs on all connected members' devices. It uses cloud storage for music and both internet and Bluetooth for connectivity.
- Digital sheet music viewer
- Group performance management
- Cloud music storage integration
- Real-time song display during performances
- Internet and Bluetooth connectivity
- Offline song pre-download
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FlipFolder App helps directors and performers organize music, run performances, and stay connected from the first rehearsal to the final note. Designed for real ensembles, it reduces setup time and keeps everyone focused when it matters most. Access your Sheet Music Library Organize by playlist or performance Switch between songs easily Mark up your music with notes, highlights, and edits Share annotations with your ensemble Distraction free viewing experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deep Field at 78% against FlipFolder's 22%. Deep Field also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). FlipFolder's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Deep Field holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Deep Field's written reviews are positive against 22% of FlipFolder's.
Deep Field ships an update every 4 months, FlipFolder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Deep Field | FlipFolder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | 3.5 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Music Productions, Ltd. | J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. |
Customer experience
Deep Field
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In-app purchases
Deep Field
No in-app purchases
FlipFolder
No in-app purchases
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