The Requestor vs ArtsWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Requestor
This platform connects local musicians, fans, and venues. Performers can gain exposure, accept requests, and receive tips. Fans can discover live music and follow artists. Venues can attract customers and manage events.
- Discover local live music
- Performer profiles with social links
- Accept real-time requests
- Cashless tipping for performers
- Venue event calendars
- Push notifications for events
- Fan map for show routing
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REQUESTOR connects the live local music community in one easy to use platform. LOCAL PERFORMER: • A free tool for gaining exposure wherever the stage may take you. • Appear on the “Fan Map” routing Fans to your shows. • Let Fans get to know you better by building a profile with a photo, description, social handles, and website. • Accept requests straight to your mobile device and chose to respond in real time. • Provide a convenient and cashless way for Fans to tip. • Attract an authentic following of local live music Fans. • Upload future shows and appear under the Fan Event’s tab. • Send push notifications alerting Fans of upcoming shows and events. • Switch between Performer accounts with ease if a member of multiple bands. LOCAL MUSIC FAN: • Free platform to discover live entertainment in your area! • Use location services to be directed to local live entertainment. • Send requests and tips straight to local Performer’s phone. • “Follow” your favorite local Performer and/or Venue to receive push notifications about upcoming events. VENUE: • Free platform to connect with the local music community. • Subscribe to location services, appearing on the “Fan Map” to route new customers to your Venue. • Upload Event Calendar with ease. • Communicate directly with your “following” about upcoming events/shows. • Have all events and customer communications stored in one convenient platform. REQUESTOR connects local Performers, Fans, and Venues in an all-in-one FREE platform! Download today and revolutionize the local entertainment industry.
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: The Requestor at 5.0 against ArtsWave's 4.1. The Requestor also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). ArtsWave's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. The Requestor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and ArtsWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Requestor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtsWave has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The Requestor ships an update every 3 weeks, ArtsWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Requestor | ArtsWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.1 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cala Meikle | ArtsWave |
Customer experience
The Requestor
ArtsWave
In-app purchases
The Requestor
- 1 Month Subscription14 Days trial6 variants$19.991 Month
- 1 Year Subscription3 variants$99.991 Year
- 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
ArtsWave
- The BLINK® Insider$10.00
- ArtsWave Pass Unlimited$100.00
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