CUE Live vs ArtsWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CUE Live
This app synchronizes attendee mobile devices at CUE-enabled events. Users can activate their phones to become an interactive part of the live show experience.
- Synchronizes attendee devices
- Interactive show participation
- Enhances live event experience
- Device activation for events
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CUE Live synchronizes the crowd at CUE-enabled events, allowing users in attendance to activate their mobile device and become part of the show.
ArtsWave
Discover and plan your arts and entertainment experiences with a personalized event calendar. Unlock exclusive pass savings, discounts, and behind-the-scenes content to support local arts.
- Personalized event calendar
- ArtsWave Pass savings
- Exclusive content
- Customizable itineraries
- Support local arts
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The ArtsWave App is your one-stop calendar for arts and entertainment in Greater Cincinnati! Sign up to become a member of ArtsWave and save time and money while supporting the region through its arts. Key Features: Personalized Events Calendar: Explore, customize and create itineraries with Cincy A&E, your one-stop calendar for arts and entertainment. ArtsWave Pass Savings: Give & Go to unlock free and last-minute passes to dozens of concerts, shows, performances and exhibitions. Level up to Unlimited Membership to enjoy more arts with an additional 100+ half-price experiences as well as shopping and dining savings. Exclusive Content: Watch the calendar come to life with behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more designed to help you experience all the region has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CUE Live at 4.8 against ArtsWave's 4.1. CUE Live also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 22). ArtsWave's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ArtsWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CUE Live asks for nothing beyond the download.
CUE Live holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUE Live has 5.2K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of CUE Live's written reviews are positive against 71% of ArtsWave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CUE Live ships an update every 5 weeks, ArtsWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CUE Live | ArtsWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better | 4.1 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CUE Audio, LLC | ArtsWave |
Customer experience
CUE Live
ArtsWave
User reviews
CUE Live
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Dope app
- 🚀 Enhanced environment
- 👍 Amazing!
- 👍 Loved it!
- 👍 Super
Room to improve
- 🤔 Confused
- 🐛 Bad
- 🐛 Horrible
- 🐛 Lame
- 🐛 Junk
ArtsWave
From 22 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Comprehensive event calendar
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient all-in-one platform
- 💰 Offers discounts and benefits
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 🔒 Account recognition problems
Bugs and requests
CUE Live
Reported bugs
2 issues- Did not work!
- At the Charger vs Broncos game. Big build up I'd put it at 2/3rds of people trying to participate didn't sync. I have 2 phones and only one worked. Cool idea that just failed to execute. Got to do better.
Requested features
1 request- Dark mode option
ArtsWave
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
CUE Live
No in-app purchases
ArtsWave
- The BLINK® Insider$10.00
- ArtsWave Pass Unlimited$100.00
Questions
Is CUE Live free?
Is ArtsWave free?
Which has better reviews, CUE Live or ArtsWave?
Do CUE Live or ArtsWave have ads?
Which is updated more often, CUE Live or ArtsWave?
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