# Coldplay vs Arcade Fire

The clearest difference is ads: Coldplay at none against Arcade Fire's shown. Coldplay also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Coldplay holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coldplay has 142 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Coldplay's written reviews are positive against 86% of Arcade Fire's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coldplay | Arcade Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldplay/id1603820130/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-fire/id6743433945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 512 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SAP SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/391959547) | [Arcade Fire Music, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802834085) |

## What reviewers say

### Coldplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldplay/id1603820130)

Experience Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres World Tour with the official app. Access exclusive photos and videos, track tour dates, and get updates. Earn rewards for sustainable travel to shows and learn about the tour's eco-initiatives.

**Highlights:** Exclusive show photos and videos, Tour date tracking and updates, Sustainable travel carbon calculator, Rewards for eco-friendly travel, AR video creation with alien filters, Latest Coldplay news, Eco-themed games

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Exceptional fan engagement and connection to band
- 🎮 Addictive and fun games (water bottle game)
- 🌍 Environmental sustainability messaging and eco-friendly initiatives
- 📸 Access to professional concert photos immediately after shows
- ℹ️ Comprehensive concert information and tour details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Crashes when clicking on upcoming shows
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS 17.5.1
- 🎫 Ticket availability and scalping issues
- 😞 Limited tour dates in certain regions (e.g., Southern California)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when clicking on upcoming shows
- App freezes and shuts down on various interactions
- Crashes with iOS 17.5.1 compatibility
- App becomes unusable when clicking on concert details
- Wrong tour dates displayed (all showing same date)

**Requested features**

- Behind-the-scenes videos from different concert cities
- Notifications for upcoming concerts user is interested in
- Concert photos from specific dates (e.g., Sept 12 Wembley)
- More games beyond current offerings
- EV parking discounts at venues


### Arcade Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-fire/id6743433945)

Access exclusive content and get early access to concert tickets. This app provides a direct connection to artists for fans.

**Highlights:** Exclusive content, Early ticket access, Direct fan connection, Artist updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coldplay free?

Coldplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arcade Fire free?

Arcade Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coldplay or Arcade Fire?

Coldplay is rated higher. Coldplay averages 4.8 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Arcade Fire averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Coldplay or Arcade Fire have ads?

Arcade Fire shows ads; Coldplay does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*