Comparison

Bar Crawl Nation vs WaveSource

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bar Crawl Nation

This app serves as a digital ticket and guide for Bar Crawl Nation events. Participants can link their tickets, check in at venues to earn rewards, and track their progress to complete the crawl for a final prize. It also features a way to share experiences within the event feed.

Highlights
  • Digital ticket display
  • Event check-ins
  • Venue rewards
  • Complete the crawl challenge
  • Event feed sharing
Features
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Your digital companion to Bar Crawl Nation events! FEATURES: - Join events by linking purchased ticket - Easily display ticket for quick entry - Event rewards: Check in at each venue to see what you get - "Complete the Crawl" for final reward - Share the Experience: Post to event feed "JOIN EVENT" IN APP: Please make sure you are using the "barcode number" or QR code from the ticket email itself to join an event.

About

WaveSource

Connect event organizers with DJs for gigs and manage bookings. DJs can create profiles, showcase talent, and find opportunities, while organizers can discover and book suitable performers quickly.

Highlights
  • Discover and book DJs
  • Create professional DJ profiles
  • Showcase experience and genres
  • Direct messaging with organizers
  • Integrated scheduling and calendar
  • Manage booking inquiries
Features
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Wavesource makes it easy for event organizers to discover, connect with, and book DJs while giving DJs the tools they need to showcase their talent, grow their network, and manage bookings all in one place. Whether you're organizing a club night, festival, private event, corporate function, wedding, or campus event, Wavesource helps you find the right talent quickly. DJs can build a professional profile, highlight their experience, connect directly with organizers, and keep track of upcoming opportunities. ### For DJs • Create a professional profile • Showcase your experience, genres, and style • Get discovered by event organizers • Receive booking inquiries through direct messaging • Manage your schedule with an integrated calendar • Build lasting industry connections ### For Event Organizers • Discover DJs that fit your event • Browse profiles and experience • Message talent directly • Coordinate bookings with built-in scheduling tools • Find reliable DJs for any occasion ### Why Wavesource? • Professional DJ marketplace • Direct communication—no unnecessary middlemen • Built-in booking workflow • Simple scheduling and calendar management • Designed for the live music and events industry Whether you're a DJ looking for your next gig or an organizer searching for the perfect performer, Wavesource helps turn connections into bookings. Download Wavesource today and start booking smarter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bar Crawl Nation4 screens
WaveSource4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bar Crawl Nation at none against WaveSource's 1. Bar Crawl Nation also leads on ratings volume (616 vs 4). WaveSource's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WaveSource sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Bar Crawl Nation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WaveSource holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bar Crawl Nation has 616 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Bar Crawl Nation's written reviews are positive against 100% of WaveSource's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar Crawl Nation ships an update monthly, WaveSource every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bar Crawl Nation versus WaveSource: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBar Crawl NationWaveSource
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (616 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings616 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBar Crawl Nation LLCWaveSource App LLC

Customer experience

Bar Crawl Nation

All ratings615 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%

WaveSource

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bar Crawl Nation

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or not working during events
  • Ticket syncing issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Stay logged in option
  • Improved app stability and performance

WaveSource

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bar Crawl Nation

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WaveSource

Subscriptions1
  • Wavesource Pro monthly$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Bar Crawl Nation free?
Bar Crawl Nation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WaveSource free?
WaveSource is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bar Crawl Nation or WaveSource?
WaveSource is rated higher. Bar Crawl Nation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while WaveSource averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bar Crawl Nation or WaveSource have ads?
Neither Bar Crawl Nation nor WaveSource shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bar Crawl Nation or WaveSource?
Bar Crawl Nation ships an update monthly, and WaveSource every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bar Crawl Nation was updated on October 29, 2026 and WaveSource on October 14, 2026.

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