Comparison

CrowdCanvas vs BitWaves Radio

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

Head to head
About

CrowdCanvas

This app allows event attendees to participate in interactive light shows and coordinated displays. It's designed for various events, from concerts to business showcases, to enhance audience engagement. Users must be present at a specific event for the app to function.

Highlights
  • Coordinated light displays
  • Audience engagement
  • Event participation
  • Interactive experiences
  • Supports various event types
Features
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The CrowdCanvas App engages Consumers and Audiences of all ages who attend events. The app is designed to allow users to be part of and fully involved in any small, medium or large events needing crowd participation. The CrowdCanvas app will display coordinated light displays when used by the audience at an event. Events including but not limited to: - business showcase presentations - small, medium or significant concert events - sporting events No data is captured or stored besides the information needed to allow the mobile device to interact with the event or lighting show. You need to be at a specific CrowdCanvas event for this app to function fully.

About

BitWaves Radio

Features
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Take South Australia’s favourite community radio wherever you go. The BitWaves Radio app gives you instant access to both of our stations: BitWaves – The best of the 90’s & 2000’s, with all the hits that defined a generation. BitWaves Classics – Timeless music from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, celebrating the golden eras of pop and rock. Features Live Streaming – Listen to BitWaves and BitWaves Classics anywhere, anytime. Local Shows – Enjoy unique programs hosted by passionate presenters across SA. Background Audio – Keep the music playing while you browse or use other apps. High Quality Sound – Crisp, clear audio streaming over Wi-Fi or mobile data. For the Community – BitWaves is proudly South Australian, supporting local voices, events, and music culture. Whether you’re reliving your favourite 90’s hits, discovering classics from the 70’s, or just need the perfect soundtrack for your day — BitWaves Radio has you covered. Download the app today and tune into BitWaves & BitWaves Classics — South Australia’s home of great music from the 60’s through to the 2000’s.

Screenshots

CrowdCanvas4 screens
BitWaves Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrowdCanvas at every 6 weeks against BitWaves Radio's every 13 months. CrowdCanvas also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrowdCanvas ships an update every 6 weeks, BitWaves Radio every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
CrowdCanvas versus BitWaves Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrowdCanvasBitWaves Radio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFORTY FIRST FLOOR PTY LTDBITWAVES RADIO COMMUNITY INCORPORATED

In-app purchases

None

CrowdCanvas

No in-app purchases

None

BitWaves Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrowdCanvas free?
CrowdCanvas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BitWaves Radio free?
BitWaves Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrowdCanvas or BitWaves Radio have ads?
Neither CrowdCanvas nor BitWaves Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrowdCanvas or BitWaves Radio?
CrowdCanvas ships an update every 6 weeks, and BitWaves Radio every 13 months. Most recently, CrowdCanvas was updated on October 8, 2026 and BitWaves Radio on October 30, 2026.

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