Facts as of Oct 2026
Encore vs Concert Archives
Choose Concert Archives if you want setlists, other fans’ photos, imports from Setlist.fm or Songkick, or Android. Choose Encore if you want a private iPhone diary on iOS 18 or later, with concert photos that never leave the phone. If your history already lives in Concert Archives, switching probably isn’t worth it. Facts as of Oct 2026.
Last reviewed: . Prepared by Encore Archives, the maker of Encore.
Competitor facts come from each product’s own public pages, linked at the bottom, read on 2026-10-15. We read them; we did not run the competitor apps. Encore facts come from this site.
Free to download, all features unlocked up to 10 concerts. US App Store, 5 Oct 2026: Premium removes the limit, $1.99 a week, $9.99 a year, or $25.99 once. iPhone, iOS 18 or later.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Encore if you
- want a private diary of shows you have already been to, where friends are only the people you add
- want concert photos and videos to stay on your iPhone
- use an iPhone on iOS 18 or later and are fine writing any setlist by hand in the notes
Choose Concert Archives if you
- want setlists, and other fans’ photos and videos, on shared concert pages
- want to import your history from Setlist.fm, Songkick, or a spreadsheet
- use Android or an iPad, or an iPhone older than iOS 18 (its App Store listing asks for iOS 15.1 or later)
- want anniversary reminders, bucket lists, group meetups, or links to buy tickets
Switching probably isn’t worth it if you
- already have years of shows in Concert Archives. Encore describes no import, so you would retype every show
- rely on setlists or on browsing other fans’ photos
Who this comparison is for
You log shows you have already been to, and you are choosing between a private diary on your iPhone and a shared public concert database. If you are deciding which concert app fits other jobs, the best concert apps page sorts them by the job.
What decides it, side by side
Concert Archives facts come from its App Store and Google Play listings, read 2026-10-15. Where a listing does not say, the table says so. Prices are US App Store prices.
| What decides it | Encore | Concert Archives | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it calls itself | Encore is an iPhone concert diary for shows you've been to: photos that stay on the phone, ratings, and stats. | “The place to track every concert you’ve seen and plan the next ones” | Concert Archives (App Store listing) |
| Where it runs | iPhone only, iOS 18 or later. No Android app and no web app | iPhone and iPad, iOS 15.1 or later (App Store). An Android app is on Google Play | Concert Archives (App Store listing), Concert Archives (Google Play listing) |
| Setlists | No setlist feature. You can write a setlist by hand in a show’s notes | Concert pages bring together the bands, venues, setlists, photos, and videos from each show | Concert Archives (App Store listing) |
| Photos, backup, sync | Photos and videos stay on your iPhone. No iCloud sync. If you sign in, concert details (not photos) are backed up to Encore’s servers | Concert pages show photos and videos from fans. The Google Play data-safety section says the app may share data types including photos and videos with third parties | Concert Archives (App Store listing), Concert Archives (Google Play listing) |
| Friends and social | A friends feed for the people you add. Not an open network | Share a profile and follow friends and fans to see their concert histories, photos, and videos | Concert Archives (App Store listing) |
| Stats and recap | Stats, a year-end wrapped, a concert passport | Totals, most-seen artists, history by year, annual recaps, and concert anniversary reminders | Concert Archives (App Store listing) |
| Festivals | New: a festival with its lineup by day, linked shows, and an invite link for friends | Add the concerts and festivals you have attended | Concert Archives (App Store listing) |
| Import | This site describes no import from other apps and no export | Imports from Setlist.fm, Songkick, and spreadsheets | Concert Archives (App Store listing), Concert Archives (Google Play listing) |
| Upcoming shows | Not a tour finder: no ticket links and no alerts for upcoming shows | Track shows you plan to see, group meetups, bucket lists, and links to buy tickets | Concert Archives (App Store listing) |
| Price | Free to download, all features unlocked up to 10 concerts. US Premium removes the limit: $1.99 a week, $9.99 a year, $25.99 once | Free to download, with in-app purchases: Pro $3.99 a month or $39.99 a year, Pro+ $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year. Its Google Play listing says it contains ads. The listings do not say what each tier adds | Concert Archives (App Store listing), Concert Archives (Google Play listing) |
The same job in each app: log last night’s show
We did not run Concert Archives, so there are no screenshots here. This is what each product’s own pages say about the job.
Encore
You add the show yourself after the night: artist, venue, date, a rating, and notes, then attach photos and videos that stay on your iPhone. There is no ticket scan and no setlist lookup.
Concert Archives
Search its database for the show, or add the concert if it is missing. The concert page then brings together the bands, venues, setlists, photos, and videos (App Store listing).
Same scenarios, both apps
Plain multiples of the US App Store prices, before any taxes. Paid tiers are not feature-for-feature equal, and the Concert Archives listings do not say what each of its tiers adds. For Encore, Premium removes the 10-concert limit. Encore prices: 5 Oct 2026. Concert Archives prices: read 2026-10-15. Prices can differ by country.
| Scenario | Encore | Concert Archives |
|---|---|---|
| If you log 10 concerts or fewer, Encore is free | $0 to download. All features unlocked, limited to 10 concerts | $0 to download. Contains ads (per its Google Play listing) |
| Paid, cheapest plan, 1 year | $9.99 (Premium yearly) | $39.99 (Pro, annual plan). Pro+ annual: $89.99 |
| Paid, cheapest plan, 3 years | $25.99 (Premium lifetime, bought once). Yearly three times would be $29.97 | $119.97 (Pro, annual plan). Pro+ annual: $269.97 |
| Paid, cheapest plan, 5 years | $25.99 (Premium lifetime, bought once) | $199.95 (Pro, annual plan). Pro+ annual: $449.95 |
| Where Encore costs more | Premium weekly kept for 52 weeks: $103.48 | Pro annual: $39.99. Pro monthly for 12 months: $47.88 |
What switching costs
- From Concert Archives to Encore: there is no import. You add each show by hand (artist, venue, date, rating, notes) and attach photos from your phone.
- From Encore to Concert Archives: Concert Archives imports from Setlist.fm, Songkick, and spreadsheets. This site describes no export from Encore, and the backup Encore makes when you sign in cannot be restored, so keep your own list of shows first.
- What to test first: add three recent shows in each app before moving anything. We have not timed a full move, so we give no estimate.
Sources
Every competitor claim on this page comes from one of these pages, read on 2026-10-15.
Questions
Encore vs Concert Archives: which should I use?
Use Concert Archives if you want setlists, other fans’ photos, imports from Setlist.fm or Songkick, or Android. Use Encore if you want a private diary on an iPhone with iOS 18 or later and concert photos that never leave the phone. If your history is already in Concert Archives, staying is usually easier. Checked October 2026.
Is Concert Archives free?
Concert Archives is free to download. Its App Store listing also shows in-app purchases (US, Oct 2026): Pro at $3.99 a month or $39.99 a year, and Pro+ at $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year. Its Google Play listing says it contains ads. The listings do not say what each paid tier adds.
Does Encore have setlists like Concert Archives?
No. Encore has no setlist feature, though you can write a setlist by hand in a show’s notes. Concert Archives says its concert pages bring together setlists, photos, and videos. If saving setlists is the main reason you log shows, Concert Archives fits that job better.
Can I import my Concert Archives history into Encore?
Encore’s site describes no import from other apps, so as far as we can document, no. You would add each show by hand. The Concert Archives listing names Setlist.fm, Songkick, and spreadsheets as the sources it imports from.
Which app keeps my concert photos private?
In Encore, concert photos and videos never leave the iPhone. The only images it uploads are a profile photo and, if you share it, a festival poster. Concert Archives concert pages show photos and videos from fans, and its Google Play data-safety section says the app may share photos and videos with third parties.
Does Encore sync or back up my diary?
If you sign in, Encore backs up your concert details (artist, venue, date, rating, and notes) to its servers. Photos and videos stay on your iPhone. There is no sync between devices. This version cannot restore that backup after reinstalling or changing phones. Signing in is optional. Without it, nothing about your concerts is uploaded. The app does not sync through iCloud.
Does Encore work on Android or the web?
No. Encore is iPhone only and needs iOS 18 or later. Concert Archives has an iPhone and iPad app and an Android app on Google Play, so it is the one to look at if you are not on a recent iPhone.
Try the diary
Free to download, all features unlocked up to 10 concerts. US App Store, 5 Oct 2026: Premium removes the limit, $1.99 a week, $9.99 a year, or $25.99 once. iPhone, iOS 18 or later.