# Superstar Band Manager — Addictive band management game

> Manage a virtual band's rise to global music stardom. (iPhone/iPad app by Underground Creative.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-band-manager/id989569410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Underground Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082365048)
- Category: Games, Music, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 372 App Store ratings · 199 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-band-manager/id989569410/reviews.md

## What is Superstar Band Manager?

Create a world-famous band from scratch, starting with a bunch of enthusiastic teenagers and see if you can turn them into a stadium-filling act!

Get them writing songs, gigging and signed to a record label.

Release singles and albums and tour the UK, Europe and eventually the world!

However, it won’t always be a smooth ride - music trends change over time and that affects the buzz the band creates. Band members need to be looked after and kept happy to keep their mojo up!

Have you got what it takes to manage the next big thing?

## Key features

- Create and manage a band
- Write and release songs
- Tour globally
- Manage band member happiness
- Adapt to changing music trends
- Sign record deals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| £5,000 Investment | $0.99 | one-time |
| £50,000 Investment | $1.99 | one-time |
| £500,000 Investment | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Bottles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Bottles | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Bottles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Songwriting Guru | $0.99 | one-time |
| PR Guru | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tour Manager | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #88 in Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Superstar Band Manager?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Customization options
- 🎉 Great concept

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive and lacking depth after initial levels
- 💰 Monetization model too aggressive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Objective glitches preventing progress
- Inability to save game progress
- Ads not working as intended
- In-app purchases not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- More music genres to choose from
- Ability to manage a solo artist
- More customization options for band members
- Ability to release EPs, live albums, and greatest hits
- More dynamic events and band interactions
- Improved tour and venue management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 199)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-band-manager/id989569410/reviews.md

### 4/5 — It needs more

*2026-06-24*

It’s good. I had so much fun with it, but until the band broke up. this is probably a bad game. I’m literally crying as I’m writing this but had so much fun with it and I can’t of want to be able to import songs from your camera roll to be the songs now I know you won’t respond to me but this game is okay

### 1/5 — My Music label

*2026-06-14*

Is better (steam)

### 4/5 — Good but it stops working after realising the first single

*2026-06-13*

Yeah very fun but it seems to be buggy unfortunately

### 1/5 — Not working level 7

*2026-05-30, version 1.9.4*

I wanted to enjoy this game so much. After level 7 which is a single release a single the game freezes. Does anyone have a fix. The owners of the game stop responding to tell me how to fix it after I dropped some extra money on the game. So I hope there is a solution

### 1/5 — stuck at first single release

*2026-05-09, version 1.9.4*

i got stuck when i try to release my first single 
band id : 9E6BED48 Device: Iphone 11

### 3/5 — pls fix

*2026-05-04, version 1.9.4*

i used to play this all the time before, but now i can’t even release a single

### 4/5 — A bug

*2025-12-27*

I’m loving the game but I can’t progress past releasing the first single on level 7

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2025-12-26*

Initially, this looked great - the customisation is really nice. The tension of trying to get signed before going broke is real.

However, the simulation and any sense of player agency implode once you record your first album. You're then locked into a cycle of only being allowed to tour alternating with only writing and recording. Improvements to the band and investment in promoting albums and singles does not result in major growth in sales between albums 1 and 2, yet band members increase "salary" demands agnostic of revenue (why is the manager paying the band instead of vice versa, anyway?). You can also double sales week to week while moving down the charts - hinting that the simulation has no respect for causality. The label never provides marketing or production support beyond the money to cover the first album, which is both unrealistic and drives the late game collapse. Ultimately, this game never feels like you are making strategic decisions to drive a band's success, but desperately praying you don't go broke despite any successes you have achieved while dutifully submitting to the prescribed courses of action.

### 2/5 — Game is good not until you start facing some Bug

*2025-11-12, version 1.9.3*

The game keep crashing if i want to make a video and some other thing it will just hang

### 1/5 — Big bug

*2025-10-18*

You cant play the game after level 7 because it freezes, and you cannot play anymore. 
Waste of time.

## Frequently asked questions about Superstar Band Manager

### What is Superstar Band Manager?

Superstar Band Manager is a simulation game where you create and manage a band from its early stages to global fame. You'll guide them through songwriting, recording, touring, and navigating the music industry.

### How do I make my band successful?

Success involves writing hit songs, releasing singles and albums, touring extensively, and keeping your band members happy and motivated. You'll also need to adapt to changing music trends to maintain buzz.

### Is Superstar Band Manager free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. These can be used to enhance your gameplay experience or speed up progress.

### What platforms is Superstar Band Manager available on?

While the description doesn't specify platforms, this type of game is typically available on mobile devices (iOS and Android). Users should check their respective app stores for compatibility.

### Can I manage different genres of music?

The game focuses on managing a band's rise to stardom, implying a focus on popular music trends. While specific genre management isn't detailed, adapting to 'music trends' suggests a dynamic approach to their sound.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.4 — 2025-12-17

- Various technical improvements

### 1.9.3 — 2025-09-10

* Please note, if you're in the middle of a game, we'd advise saving your game to our servers before installing any update. 

New Feature: Celebrity Status. Climb your way up from the Z-list all the way up to the A-list as your band becomes bigger and bigger! Buy lifestyle items to help you climb up the list quicker!

Added streaming and downloads for all released singles and albums.

Technical updates

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.8.10 — 2024-03-27

* Please note, if you're in the middle of a game, we'd advise saving your game to our servers before installing any update. 

- Bug fix - A&R scout achievement sometimes not getting marked complete
- Bug fix - occasionally sticks on Magazine button
- Other minor bug fixes

### 1.8.9 — 2024-03-12

* Please note, if you're in the middle of a game, we'd advise saving your game to our servers before installing any update. 

- Improvements to achievements and challenges in early levels
- Added a button to delete saved data on the About screen
- Fixed bug for when waiting for record deal
- Bug fix - was sometimes not levelling up after touring Greatest Hits album
- Tweaks to frequency of rewarded video news
- Updates to third party software 
- Technical improvements to ensure compatibility with future operating system updates. 
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.8.1 — 2023-02-16

* Please note, if you're in the middle of a game, we'd advise saving your game to our servers before installing any update.

- Updates to third party software
- Technical improvements to ensure compatibility with future operating system updates.
- Minor bug fixes

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