The Buzz 101.5/1230 vs ArtsWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Buzz 101.5/1230
Listen to Cincy's Talk Station and the Lincoln Ware Show live from anywhere. Access unique content and connect through social media. This free app keeps you updated on the go.
- Live radio streaming
- Access to unique content
- Social media integration
- Stay connected on the go
- Home of Lincoln Ware Show
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Download the official The Buzz app, it’s easy to use and always FREE! With the official app, you can stay connected from work, home, or on the road. Follow us on social media, get access to all our other unique content, features and more! Cincy's Talk Station and Home of the Lincoln Ware Show! * Radio streaming only playable in the U.S. & CANADA
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: ArtsWave at 4.1 against The Buzz 101.5/1230's 3.0. ArtsWave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). The Buzz 101.5/1230's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ArtsWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. The Buzz 101.5/1230 asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArtsWave holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtsWave has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of The Buzz 101.5/1230's written reviews are positive against 71% of ArtsWave's.
The Buzz 101.5/1230 ships an update every 4 months, ArtsWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Buzz 101.5/1230 | ArtsWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.1 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Urban One, Inc. | ArtsWave |
Customer experience
The Buzz 101.5/1230
ArtsWave
In-app purchases
The Buzz 101.5/1230
No in-app purchases
ArtsWave
- The BLINK® Insider$10.00
- ArtsWave Pass Unlimited$100.00
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