SXSW® GO vs T.Y.P.E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SXSW® GO
This official event guide helps attendees make the most of their SXSW 2026 experience. Explore artists, speakers, and events, and build your personalized schedule.
- Explore artists, speakers, and events
- Build personalized schedule
- Official event guide
- SXSW 2026 access
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SXSW® GO, presented by Paramount+, is the official mobile app for getting the most out of attending SXSW 2026. With SXSW® GO, you can explore our list of artist, speakers, and events. Log in and start building your schedule.
T.Y.P.E
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TYPE Film Collective Mobile App is where stories come to life through music, film, and visual art. It’s a destination for creators and fans to explore original songs, cinematic music videos, and short documentary-style films that showcase the next generation of storytellers. Step inside a creative hub where sound meets story—a space built to inspire, connect, and celebrate authentic voices from around the world. EXPLORE ORIGINAL CONTENT Music That Moves You Stream powerful tracks, live performances, and exclusive drops from emerging and established artists. Discover new sounds and genres that reflect today’s culture and creativity. Visual Storytelling Watch stunning music videos and short films from rising filmmakers and visual artists. Every piece tells a story—raw, emotional, and real. Community of Creators Experience art through a collective lens. TYPE Film Collective brings together artists, dreamers, and visionaries who are redefining how we see and hear the world. WHY TYPE FILM COLLECTIVE TYPE Film Collective isn’t just an app—it’s a movement. Every song, video, and story is a reflection of passion, purpose, and possibility. We amplify underrepresented voices and showcase creativity that sparks change. Join a community where technology meets artistry, and every story matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: T.Y.P.E at every 3 weeks against SXSW® GO's every 3 months. 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.
SXSW® GO ships an update every 3 months, T.Y.P.E every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SXSW® GO | T.Y.P.E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SXSW, LLC | WEBDMG LLC |
Bugs and requests
SXSW® GO
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable sync between app and website
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to see all bands at a venue
- Filters to see events by time, venue, and pass type
- Retain last viewed screen when reopening the app
- Better search and filtering functionality
- Improved syncing between app and website
T.Y.P.E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SXSW® GO
No in-app purchases
T.Y.P.E
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SXSW® GO free?
Is T.Y.P.E free?
Do SXSW® GO or T.Y.P.E have ads?
Which is updated more often, SXSW® GO or T.Y.P.E?
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