Comparison

Willy vs be·at Venues

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

Head to head
About

Willy

Discover fantastic alternative hits, forgotten gems, and fresh talent 24/7. Enjoy curated music streams with knowledgeable DJs or opt for a non-stop music experience without presenters. Available on multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Alternative music discovery
  • Curated by expert DJs
  • Forgotten gems and fresh talent
  • Non-stop music stream (Willy Class X)
  • Available on DAB+, web, and Telenet
Features
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Als je een échte Willy bent, dan zet je de Willy-app uiteraard meteen op het eerste scherm van je telefoon zonder dat we hier een wervend promotekstje neer moeten zetten. Dat scheelt ook weer dat we hiervoor geen overbetaald reclamebureau moeten inschakelen, dat achter onze rug alsnog het klusje aan de stagiair geeft. Als je Willy nog niet kent, dan is het geen dag te vroeg om je leven te verrijken met al die fantastische alternatieve hits, vergeten parels en verse talenten die Willy 24/7 op je los laat. Netjes aan elkaar gepraat door dj’s die weten wat de cupmaat van Courtney Love is, wie er naast Tom Barman tegenwoordig eigenlijk nog in dEUS speelt en die op Twitter geblokkeerd zijn door het subsidieloos succes Regi omdat ze altijd maar met één bepaalde vinger terug zwaaiden als antwoord op de vraag: ‘Waar zijn die handjes?’. Raak je snel afgeleid door mensen die praten? Dan hopen we oprecht dat je niet in een callcenter werkt, maar dan hebben we ook iets voor jou in de aanbieding: Willy Class X, 24/7 non stop de beste muziek zonder één presentator. Want Music Matters. Ook voor zij die in een callcenter werken. Tiens, nu begint dat hier alsnog op een wervend promotekstje te lijken. We gaan er maar vanuit dat een échte Willy slim genoeg is om uit te vogelen hoe een app werkt, dus laten we afsluiten met de wijze woorden van The Ramones: ‘Hey, ho, let’s go!’ Oh ja, van onze Chief Executive Officer Marketing And Other Online Nonsense moesten we nog vermelden dat Willy en Willy Class X uiteraard ook te beluisteren zijn op DAB+, op onze site http://willy.radio, en op Telenet kanaal 931, voor het geval de batterij van je telefoon leeg is.

About

be·at Venues

Your all-in-one guide for concerts and theater shows. Find event times, venue directions, seating charts, and food locations. Get exclusive promotions and personalized recommendations to enhance your live event experience.

Highlights
  • Event timing and directions
  • Interactive venue maps
  • Food and bar locator
  • Exclusive giveaways and promotions
  • Personalized event recommendations
  • New event notifications
Features
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The ultimate pocket-sized concert and theater guide What time does the show start? How do I get to the venue? Where are the bars located? You can find an answer to all of these questions in the brand-new be•at app, your personal guide to AFAS Dome, Lotto Arena, Forest National, Trixxo Arena, Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, Capitole Gent and Trixxo Theater! Keep up to date with new events. Be the first to receive information about new concerts, shows and performances. Thanks to the be•at App, you will always be the first to know the latest information, even before it gets picked up by the media! Say goodbye to FOMO, because you’ll receive notifications directly on your phone. Plan your visit effortlessly. In the app, you can quickly and easily access all the practical information you need for your visit. Check the timing of your event, get practical tips to make a sustainable and efficient trip to the venue, and more. Find your seat quickly and easily. Our clever venue plans help you find your way with ease so you can find your seat inside the venue quickly and without stress. Find bars and food stands. Want a refreshing drink or a delicious snack? With our app, you can easily find your way to the closest bars and food stands. Participate in our giveaways, promotions and more. Participate in our giveaways, enjoy irresistible promotions and receive exclusive content. With our app, you always stand a chance of winning great prizes. Personalized recommendations. Discover new, upcoming talents and broaden your musical horizons. Set up your preferences and receive recommendations that perfectly suit your taste. To make your concert and theater visits even easier and more comfortable, we are working on even more great extras behind the scenes. Check the app regularly for the latest updates. Download the be•at app now and make your visits to our venues unforgettable! Our concert venues AFAS Dome - Antwerp (www.afas-dome.be) Lotto Arena - Antwerp (www.lotto-arena.be) Forest National - Brussels (www.forest-national.be) Trixxo Arena - Hasselt (www.trixxo-arena.be) Our theaters Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen (www.stadsschouwburg-antwerpen.be) Capitole Gent (www.capitole-gent.be) Trixxo Theater Hasselt (www.trixxo-theater.be) About be•at Every year, be•at facilitates more than 750 concerts, shows and performances in its four arena’s and three theaters in Belgium. Our aim is to raise the gross national happiness by offering our guests an unforgettable experience. Each season, more than 2.5 million visitors enjoy music, musicals, ballet, sports and more. With more than 40 years of experience in venue operation, event organization and communication, be•at is at the top of the live entertainment industry in Belgium. We started in 1984 with the iconic Night of the Proms in AFAS Dome and expanded our activities in 1997 with the exploitation of AFAS Dome. The Lotto Arena opened its doors in 2007 next to AFAS Dome, followed by the exploitation of the Trixxo Arena and Trixxo Theater in Hasselt in 2012, Forest National in 2013, and Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen and Capitole Gent in 2014. Since 2019, we are part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company and we keep innovating to offer the best live experiences possible. www.beatvenues.be

Screenshots

Willy4 screens
be·at Venues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Willy at every 3 weeks against be·at Venues's every 3 months. Willy also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). be·at Venues's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). 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

Willy ships an update every 3 weeks, be·at Venues every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Willy versus be·at Venues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWillybe·at Venues
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB162 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDPG Media (Apps)Be-At Venues

Customer experience

Willy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

be·at Venues

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Willy

No in-app purchases

None

be·at Venues

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Willy free?
Willy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is be·at Venues free?
be·at Venues is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Willy or be·at Venues have ads?
Neither Willy nor be·at Venues shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Willy or be·at Venues?
Willy ships an update every 3 weeks, and be·at Venues every 3 months. Most recently, Willy was updated on November 3, 2026 and be·at Venues on November 8, 2026.

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