Comparison

BAND vs Thrive STB

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

Head to head
About

BAND

This app helps groups of all kinds stay connected and organized. It offers features for communication, event planning, memory sharing, and group management tools. Easily manage schedules, share photos, and make decisions together.

Highlights
  • Real-time group communication
  • Event scheduling and reminders
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Group polls and task management
  • Live group calls
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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Organize your group on BAND! From families and friends to schools and teams, no matter who you gather with, BAND makes it easy to connect and stay together. ◆ Stay in the Loop with Your Group -See new posts from your groups right on your Home tab. -Get instant push alerts for new announcements, schedules, or posts so you can jump in fast. -Receive instant notifications for new posts -Choose which groups you’d like to get alerts from ◆All Your Events at a Glance -View and create events quickly right from your Home tab. -Stay ahead with upcoming schedule reminders. -Share schedules easily through your group calendar. -Track birthdays and special occasions so your group never misses a moment. ◆Keep Every Memory Together -Upload photos and videos to safely store your special moments. -Organize albums by trips, events, and more! -Revisit your favorite memories anytime, and relive them with your group. ◆Stay Closer with Real-Time Connection -Express yourself with Comments and Shouts. -Even the smallest reactions strengthen bonds and encouragement between members. -Go Live to connect in real time — no matter the distance. ◆Essential Tools for Every Group -Use group polls to reach a decision. -Manage tasks efficiently with To-Do Lists. -Accomplish goals through Group Challenges. -Explore more ways to use BAND in the BAND Guide! From weekly meetups to your big day, BAND keeps your group connected every step of the way. Connect anytime, anywhere, on any device including your desktop. Questions or issues? Please contact the BAND Help Center: https://www.band.us/cs/help *Required Permissions [Camera] To take photos and upload them to posts, chats, or your profile, use the Group Video Call feature, and scan QR codes to check invites [Microphone] To record voice memos and use the Group Call feature [Photos] To attach photos or videos to posts or your profile, and to download QR Code invites [Contacts] To save contact information of Band members and invite friends from your phone contacts. [Location] To share your location in your Band's description/post/event or with other Band members. [Calendar] To save Band events to your iOS Calendar [Face ID] To unlock the BAND app using Face ID Developer Contact: NAVER Corporation Address: 95, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13561, Republic of Korea Business Registration No. 220-81-62517 Online Marketing Report No. 2006-Seongnam Gyeonggi-0692

About

Thrive STB

Features
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Stay connected with the Thrive STB community. With our app you can: - Post in our community feed - View our upcoming events - Manage your profile - Engage in our chat rooms

Screenshots

BAND4 screens
Thrive STB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thrive STB at none against BAND's 10. Thrive STB also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). BAND's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BAND sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Thrive STB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BAND versus Thrive STB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBANDThrive STB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (75K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings75K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB2 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNAVER Corp.Create Community

Bugs and requests

BAND

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to change account settings/profile info
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Repeated 'temporary error' messages
  • Incompatibility issues with certain devices/OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to edit/delete messages
  • Improve calendar functionality and integration
  • Implement dark mode option
  • Allow customizable notification settings
  • Provide better support and responsiveness

Thrive STB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BAND

One-time10
  • Give thanks with flower (English)$1.99
  • Ma Tough Bro(English)$1.99
  • The dog(English)$1.99
Show 7 more
  • EXO’s 3.6.5 Days$1.99
  • Yoha$1.99
  • AD FREE - 30days$1.99
  • Super v Hero$1.99
  • Band Sticker$1.99
  • 100GB Storage (6 months)$16.99
  • 100GB Storage (1 year)$33.99
None

Thrive STB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BAND free?
BAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thrive STB free?
Thrive STB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BAND or Thrive STB have ads?
Thrive STB shows ads; BAND does not.

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