Comparison

B vs ArtsWave

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

Head to head
About

B

Listen to your favorite country radio station on the go. Register for a chance to win prizes, stay updated on music news, and enjoy exclusive content. Features include an alarm clock and personalized profiles.

Highlights
  • Live country radio streaming
  • Prize giveaways and contests
  • Concert and entertainment notifications
  • Personalized artist and song profiles
  • Integrated alarm clock
  • Access to podcasts
Features
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Download the free B-105 app and enjoy your favorite country station whenever, wherever! Register and log in for the chance to win amazing prizes while you listen. Enjoy the B-105 Music Marathon, today’s best mainstream artists, an exciting mix of contests, fun promotions and the most recognized on-air personalities in country radio. Stay up-to-date with all the latest country music news, as well as what’s happening in the community. Create a personalized profile to like songs and favorite artists. And wake up to feel-good country music every morning with the integrated alarm clock! Your favorite radio station is just a tap away with this fun, interactive app! Features: - Get notifications about concerts, deals, entertainment news and more – Listen for your chance to win great rewards and prizes - Learn more about the artists you love - Wake up with the B-105 alarm clock – Easily access B-105 podcasts - Your personalized profile that you use to listen on b105.com is the same as your app profile *Apple is in no way affiliated with or responsible for any contests/rewards presented with this app.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

B4 screens
ArtsWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B at none against ArtsWave's 2. B also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and device support (3 vs 1). ArtsWave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume and monetization model 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. ArtsWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. B asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

B holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of B's written reviews are positive against 71% of ArtsWave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B ships an update every 2 months, ArtsWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
B versus ArtsWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBArtsWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (44 ratings) — better4.1 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB50 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHubbard RadioArtsWave

Customer experience

B

All ratings44 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative28.0%

ArtsWave

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ArtsWave

One-time2
  • The BLINK® Insider$10.00
  • ArtsWave Pass Unlimited$100.00

Questions

Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArtsWave free?
ArtsWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, B or ArtsWave?
B is rated higher. B averages 4.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while ArtsWave averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.
Do B or ArtsWave have ads?
B shows ads; ArtsWave does not.
Which is updated more often, B or ArtsWave?
B ships an update every 2 months, and ArtsWave fortnightly. Most recently, B was updated on October 19, 2026 and ArtsWave on October 8, 2026.

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