DeadSpread

Name: DeadSpread
Rating: 4.8 (101 reviews)
Author: Walter Sanders

By: Walter Sanders

Music

Features & Capabilities

DeadSpread is a Chrome extension that makes it easy to stream and download Grateful Dead shows from archive.org and PanicStream. It provides quick access to classic jam-band performances in one place, with simple controls for streaming and offline listening.

In addition to Grateful Dead releases, DeadSpread surfaces Widespread Panic and other acts like Bloodkin and Drivin N Cryin, creating a focused hub for live-recordings enthusiasts.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio

By:

Walter Sanders

Rating:

4.80

(101)

Version:

2.1.0 Last updated: 2026-06-05

Version code:

886553654

Creation date:

2020-07-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

28.06MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-29

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 148,202 ▼ 304

Other platforms

DeadSpread (v2.0.1)

5,254 4.54

(51)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Walter Sanders

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deadspread/id1523844467

Website:

https://whsmacon.com

User Reviews

Overall, users praise DeadSpread for its enormous catalog and user-friendly design. The app's fan-focused content and archive feel are highly valued. Some reviews note CarPlay support as a plus. However, several reports highlight stability problems—crashes and freezes, plus update-related glitches—and intermittent download persistence that can disrupt listening. If reliability improves, this could be a top-tier hub for Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic fans.

Pros

Extensive catalog of shows with a time-machine feel
Easy to use and well-organized interface
Fan-focused content with broad coverage for Dead/WSP fans
CarPlay compatibility is valued by some users

Cons

Stability issues: crashes and freezes mid-track, including update-related problems
Intermittent downloads and poor session persistence (downloads disappear after re-opening)

Recent reviews

I want to love this app. The concerts are amazing. A great infinite library of music and a lot are really high quality recordings. But at least once, if not twice, a day the app crashes and shuts off while I’m listening. Downloaded the newest version, have had for several weeks now, still crashes.