Comparison

Steelo vs GrooveUP

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

Head to head
About

Steelo

Discover music culture through an endless scroll of visuals paired with your favorite tracks. Collaborate, showcase talent, and connect with creators in a new social video experience. Explore diverse genres like drill, afro beats, and rap with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Endless music visual scroll
  • Collaborative content creation
  • Showcase talent
  • Connect with creators
  • Explore music genres
  • Stay updated on cultural movements
Features
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STEELO connects you directly to the artists you love. Chat and interact with artists and other fans inside exclusive communities. Get real time access to live sessions, drops and behind the scenes moments you won't find anywhere else. Support your favourite artists and climb the leaderboard. Every bit of engagement earns you points, and the top supporters unlock exclusive rewards and prizes. Shop each artist's catalogue directly in app, from merch to music to tickets, all in one place. Features: - Join communities for the artists you follow and chat with fans in real time - Discover trending and live communities on the app - Track your ranking on artist leaderboards and see where you stand against other top supporters - Earn points for your support and unlock exclusive rewards - Shop official merch, music and tickets straight from your favourite artist's page STEELO is where fandom becomes belonging. Get closer to the artists shaping culture, and be recognised for it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://steelostyle.com/privacy/

About

GrooveUP

Features
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GrooveUP – Stream, Review & Engage GrooveUP is a music platform built for music lovers, rising artists, and creators. Discover new artists, review their songs, create reaction videos, vote in music challenges, and connect with the music community. Whether you’re a fan discovering your next favorite artist or a creator looking to share your content, GrooveUP gives you the tools to enjoy music in a new, interactive way. Discover New Artists Instantly Explore fresh talent from around the world. Stream new releases, browse genres, follow artists, and stay ahead of what’s trending. Review Songs & Share Your Opinion Rate tracks by production, lyrics, and instrumentals, leave comments, and interact with other fans through likes, comments, and votes. Vibe on Camera With Grooves Record short reaction videos vibing to songs you love. Share your facial expressions, energy, and mood with the community. Artist to Watch — Vote & Support Nominate upcoming artists, support your favorites, and vote in monthly competitions. Your participation helps rising stars get discovered. Personalized Zone Your home feed shows the music you follow, new releases, trending grooves, and content tailored to your taste. FEATURE LIST (App Store Bullet Points) Discover new artists and trending music Review songs and share your opinions Create reaction “Grooves” and share with others Vote in Artist to Watch challenges Follow artists and stay updated on new releases Personalized home feed based on your taste Engage with a safe, music-loving community

Screenshots

Steelo4 screens
GrooveUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrooveUP at none against Steelo's 9. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steelo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. GrooveUP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Steelo versus GrooveUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteeloGrooveUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB126 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSteeloTATSPACE

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Steelo

Subscriptions7
  • Daily Paper Subscription$3.001 Month
  • Girls in Afrobeats Subscription2 variants$3.001 Month
  • Barriers Subscription$3.001 Month
Show 4 more
  • LANCEY Subscription$5.001 Month
  • Skepta *Coming Soon* Subscription$5.001 Month
  • Lancey Subscription2 variants$5.001 Month
  • Barriers Subscription$5.001 Month
None

GrooveUP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steelo free?
Steelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrooveUP free?
GrooveUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steelo or GrooveUP have ads?
Neither Steelo nor GrooveUP shows ads.

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