# 70K Bands > Unofficial app for 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise band rankings and scheduling. (iPhone/iPad app by Ron DORN.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/70k-bands/id958759290 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ron DORN](https://appshunter.io/developer/958759289) - Category: Music, Travel - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 62 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2015-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/70k-bands/id958759290/reviews.md ## What is 70K Bands? This is an unofficial application for your 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise band rankings! This application lists all the band playing on the 70,000 Tons metal cruise sailing in February. You can research the bands via the official band link, Wikipedia, and YouTube. The app supports the following features: * Push notifications when new bands are added * Detailed descriptions of the bands provided by Aaron Copeland with ability to customize * iPhone and iPad support with cloud integration so changes in one will reflect on the other * Offline mode so the app will work on the ship (minus external web links) * Share you favorite bands with your friends via standard IOS sharing * Setup Alert Preferences for when you are on the ship Note that Country and Genre information is NOT automatically added like most other announcement data is. The data will be manually added within 48 hours of the band being announced (often sooner) After the schedule of bands is made available on the day of the cruise, a whole new set of features will become available * Alert for shows, meet and greets, clinics, and specials event (When provided in a timely manner by UMC) * Ability to track what shows you attended so you can share a post cruise report * Alerts will only activate for bands on your Must See or Might See List by default * The main screen will show only current shows. Shows that are more then an hour after there start time will automatically drop from the list. * The main screen will sort by time automatically, but you can sort by name as well * All of the above features will always work offline * You can go under settings and choose 'Use Last Years Data' to see all the scheduling features that would otherwise only be available on the day of the cruise. Turn this off to see the latest data available ## Key features - Band research via links - Push notifications for new bands - Detailed band descriptions - Offline mode - Share favorite bands - Show and event alerts - Track attended shows ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/70k-bands/id958759290/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 70K is not 70K without 70K Bands *2026-01-23* Amazing app that makes the cruise 1000x more enjoyable. Seriously, if this app did not exist I’d be less inclined to buy tickets. ### 5/5 — Great Tool *2025-07-07* Great tool, easy to use. Precise and full of details. Only one suggestion….. could it be possible to have a space for each band to write notes to keep in mind d while on the event????? Thanks for your work ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2023-01-26* Thanks for making a super useful app! Keep up the great work. ### 5/5 — Must have for the cruise *2018-02-21, version 201710051* Great app! Works perfectly off-line, includes all you need in term of schedule, clinics, events, and bands information, reminder pop us 10 min before your show. Thanks for developing this app! ### 4/5 — Very handy, used it a lot. *2017-02-06* A brilliant way to track what's on and where. The alerts are good too especially with being able to prioritise bands. Only issue has been that it frequently crashed. Would still keep using it and recommend it. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-07-17, version 20160622* What a fantastic way to keep track of everything and stay up to date as the bands are being announced. This must take a lot of work, and it's amazing! ### 5/5 — 70000tons of Metal 2016 *2016-01-16* See you on board! 🤘🏻🇵🇷 ### 5/5 — Love this *2015-12-27* Keeps me in touch with band announcements. Now I don't have to scan the site every day looking for updates. Great app for anyone going on 70k ### 5/5 — Great app, thanks!! *2015-12-26* See you on board, looking forward to using the app during 70K 2016 \m/ ### 5/5 — Awesome app for an organized Metal experience *2015-07-07* Finally an app to help us get to a venue on time, prioritize shows, band meet and greets and clinics on board 70,000 tons of Metal! It even has reminders! Although I'll surely be running around like a maniac like last year, I won't miss a single thing this time around with this app. ## Frequently asked questions about 70K Bands ### What is 70K Bands? 70K Bands is an unofficial application designed to help attendees of the 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise research bands, view schedules, and receive alerts. It provides detailed band information and event tracking features. ### Does 70K Bands work offline? Yes, 70K Bands supports an offline mode, allowing you to access band information and schedules even when you don't have an internet connection on the ship. External web links will not function offline. ### How can I get alerts for shows with 70K Bands? You can set up alert preferences for shows, meet and greets, clinics, and special events. Alerts can be customized to notify you only for bands on your 'Must See' or 'Might See' lists. ### Can I track which shows I attended? Yes, 70K Bands allows you to track the shows you attended. This feature enables you to generate a post-cruise report of your experience. ### What devices does 70K Bands support? 70K Bands supports both iPhone and iPad devices. Cloud integration ensures that changes made on one device will reflect on the other. ### How often is 70K Bands updated? The app was last updated on March 30, 2026, with version 27.25. Country and Genre information is manually added within 48 hours of band announcements. ### What is the age rating for 70K Bands? 70K Bands has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. This is common for apps dealing with music genres often associated with adult themes. ### Does 70K Bands have ads? No, 70K Bands does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 27.43 — 2026-08-13 Fixed background refresh issues with load descirptions ### 27.42 — 2026-08-04 Changed how data is reported to be more efficient ### 27.41 — 2026-07-06 Added Open Metal Fest Suite branding ### 27.40 — 2026-07-04 Added Open Metal Fest Suite branding ### 27.39 — 2026-06-23 Added Open Metal Fest Suite branding ## Apps similar to 70K Bands | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Metal Releases](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-releases/id1494238422) | 4.8 (68) | Free | Music | | [Metal Radio+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-radio-plus/id552752909) | 4.8 (605) | Free | Music | | [Wacken Open Air 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wacken-open-air-2026/id449149127) | 5.0 (6) | Free | Music | | [Graspop Metal Meeting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graspop-metal-meeting/id378069113) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Music | | [Loaded Radio - Metal Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loaded-radio-metal-radio/id1575710502) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [scream4me - Heavy Metal news](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream4me-heavy-metal-news/id1085179431) | 4.3 (3) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Ron DORN - [MDF Bands!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdf-bands/id6751447808) - [Open Metal Fest Admin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-metal-fest-admin/id6789985931) All apps by Ron DORN: https://appshunter.io/developer/958759289 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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