# Area – messenger for creators — work on music & more together

> Collaborative music messaging app with integrated file organization and feedback tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Holograph.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area-messenger-for-creators/id1580244544 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Holograph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531040795)
- Category: Music, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-07-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area-messenger-for-creators/id1580244544/reviews.md

## What is Area?

Area is a messaging app that lets you organize all of your music files inside your group chat, making it way easier to collaborate with your friends.

Organize your files are inside your chat: see all of your audio inside one social context, with updates automatically reflected in your chat in real time. No more lost demos or expired links, and no one gets left behind.

Area is also packed with all the tools necessary for your music collaboration needs.

FEATURES:
Side-by-side chat and file organization system.
Comment on audio files at specific timestamps to keep your feedback organized.
Song versions: upload multiple audio files within each song folder to keep track of changes.
Song notes: a dedicated space for notes on each file.
Continuous listening: listen to your music like a playlist.
Listen with your phone locked.

Apple Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: area.cx/privacy

## Key features

- Organize music files within group chats
- Timestamped comments on audio
- Track song versions
- Dedicated song notes
- Continuous listening as a playlist
- Listen with phone locked

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Area Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Area Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area-messenger-for-creators/id1580244544/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Peach Creek Loves Area💜 @peachcreekma

*2025-10-04, version 1.0.54*

We have been using area for the last few years now. We can’t begin to describe how integral Area has been to keeping our music in order. We put all our projects, album art, show dates and details, gear logs, the whole nine in Area. Commenting on specific times on recordings, seeing those comments in the gen chat and jumping right to the sections makes collaboration and feed back from a distance so easy. We love how area takes what ever audio format we throw at it. Having the media player show our songs on iPhone is also so sick. Truly a fantastic tool for musicians. Side note I use area for two other bands too. In areas current state, it’s still banging and I hope it’s stable enough to keep using through out the years to come cause we don’t wanna let it go. Thank you Area devs we love you and appreciate you guys.

### 5/5 — 5 star app JUST NEEDS REPEAT FUNCTION

*2025-01-22, version 1.0.54*

love this app, it's perfect just need to be able to repeat songs

### 5/5 — Peach Creek-MA on IG

*2024-11-28, version 1.0.54*

We approve this message: so you want to actually keep track of all your music, concept art, merch, and more? You have found the solution, Area. What’s this? You have your doubts? Tough talk coming from someone who hasn’t even downloaded it yet. Come find me when you figure it out, then we’ll talk. And maybe follow our band while you’re at it and wait for us to drop music, I bet u wont 😤 see ya later stinky ⭐️

### 2/5 — This app is great, missing 1 thing…

*2024-08-14, version 1.0.54*

Edit: Dev team seems to have vanished off of the face of the earth. Looks as though there’s been no update or communication in over half a year. Service is ok as it is. I’ve encountered a bug where the app crashes my phone sometimes while listening. In all honesty it’s very common. As there has been nothing since when I first posted my review. My stances there haven’t changed, but I can no longer in good faith recommend this service. If they come back and make some updates/changes sure, but for now it’s a no. Original Review: I genuinely have 1 complaint with this app: where is the loop feature for audio? Maybe I just can’t see it or something but if not, you can’t loop tracks? I feel like this should be a staple in any application with music built into it. Other than that I’ve got 0 complaints. This app is phenomenal. If I had to suggest some sort of new feature, maybe an explore page where you could post ads or invitations to servers for people to work with. Example: “Working on an album, looking for trap producers. Join the server and we can chat!”, “Solo bassist looking for a band, invite/add me to chat.” Maybe even “I provide mix and mastering services. Hit me up.” Maybe in these ads you could attach demos, art, media to give people a taste of what you have to offer. As of now it seems like you have to use other apps to then move to area. It would be cool to have a built in feature for meeting people to work with. This is a great app to use with an already established group. I couldn’t imagine a better experience.

### 4/5 — Helpful for K-Pop

*2024-05-27, version 1.0.54*

Really cool app, I use it to keep my K-Pop production team organized and it does the trick. I love how you can swap between your phone and laptop very easily. MY ONLY CRITIQUE: whenever I try and copy and paste leads I receive from labels into the AREA documents, the format becomes a huge mess. The leads often contain reference track links and when I copy and paste the document the links get jumbled up and the whole entire document becomes a hyperlink. This is extremely annoying and is what's preventing me from giving this app a 5 star rating. Please fix this!🙏🫶

### 5/5 — Great fit

*2024-02-22, version 1.0.54*

Been using this app for a couple years to manage my shared creative practice with my collaborator. We love the balance of structure and casualness that most messenger apps don’t provide

### 5/5 — best app ever

*2024-01-03*

it's like a group text, shareable drop box, online studio where you can change the song covers and it'll display on your lockscreen with the picture and everything. and you can access all your uploaded music on your computer by going on the website. you can download any sent song, it has every great feature. the one thing i wanna see next is a repeat button then my life will be complete :)

### 5/5 — nice

*2023-12-24, version 1.0.52*

very nice application and i really like it thank you

### 4/5 — Sehr gute Idee - jedoch einige Verbesserungen!

*2023-08-21, version 1.0.48*

Ich würde diesen Messenger Channel für sowas wie ein showcase für Interessenten an meinen Beats machen wollen. Jedoch kann ich nicht einstellen wer was darf. Sprich - Einstellungen treffen mit Permissions für Leute die dem Channel joinen. Damit die nicht die Bilder meiner Beats ändern können, Sachen löschen etc. 

Sonst Danke ich herzlich für die App aber momentan ist dort Telegram eine einfache und gute alternative.

### 5/5 — Best of Both Worlds

*2023-08-11, version 1.0.47*

I’ve been using Area for a while now with multiple groups and I have to say it’s a great service! Sharing and collaborating is so much more streamlined now and my edits are made much quicker with the immediate feedback I get!

## Frequently asked questions about Area

### What is Area?

Area is a messaging app specifically designed for musicians to collaborate. It allows users to organize music files directly within group chats, making it easier to share, discuss, and iterate on projects.

### How does Area help with music collaboration?

Area facilitates collaboration by providing features like side-by-side chat and file organization, timestamped comments on audio files for precise feedback, and the ability to upload multiple song versions within a single project folder.

### Can I listen to music within Area?

Yes, Area offers continuous listening, allowing you to play music like a playlist directly within the app. You can even listen with your phone locked.

### What are the subscription options for Area?

Area offers a 'Area Pro' subscription at $9.99 per month, which includes a 1-month free trial. This subscription likely unlocks advanced features for enhanced collaboration.

### Is Area available on multiple devices?

Area is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users across the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Area updated?

The latest version of Area was released on January 29, 2024. The app is actively maintained, suggesting regular updates to improve functionality and address user needs.

### What is the age rating for Area?

Area has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for a wide audience and does not contain mature content.

### How does Area handle feedback on music files?

Area allows users to comment on audio files at specific timestamps, ensuring that feedback is precise and easy to understand. This feature helps keep discussions organized and actionable.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.54 — 2024-01-29

Improved onboarding

Fixed a bug

### 1.0.53 — 2024-01-09

Audio player fixes

### 1.0.52 — 2023-10-16

Audio player bug fixes

### 1.0.51 — 2023-09-29

Jank fixes

### 1.0.50 — 2023-09-05

Take audio artwork photos directly from the camera

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