# B vs ArtsWave

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.

Both are free to download. ArtsWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. B asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | B | ArtsWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-1051/id497766976/reviews)** | [4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artswave/id6478504749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hubbard Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/512607571) | [ArtsWave](https://appshunter.io/developer/420289614) |

## What reviewers say

### B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-1051/id497766976)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArtsWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artswave/id6478504749)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The BLINK® Insider | $10.00 | one-time |
| ArtsWave Pass Unlimited | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Comprehensive event calendar
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient all-in-one platform
- 💰 Offers discounts and benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 🔒 Account recognition problems


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