CrowdCanvas vs BitWaves Radio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Coordinated light displays
- Audience engagement
- Event participation
- Interactive experiences
- Supports various event types
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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.
BitWaves Radio
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | CrowdCanvas | BitWaves Radio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FORTY FIRST FLOOR PTY LTD | BITWAVES RADIO COMMUNITY INCORPORATED |
In-app purchases
CrowdCanvas
No in-app purchases
BitWaves Radio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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