Steelo vs Arcus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Endless music visual scroll
- Collaborative content creation
- Showcase talent
- Connect with creators
- Explore music genres
- Stay updated on cultural movements
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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/
Arcus
Discover curated events and experiences hosted by brands you'll love. Simply tap to RSVP and get your ticket directly in the app. Connect with friends attending the same events.
- Curated event listings
- Brand-hosted experiences
- Tap to RSVP
- In-app ticketing
- Friend connections at events
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Arcus is the filter. We work with brands who get it - the ones hosting events you'll actually remember. No algorithms. No sponsored posts. Just a curated list of what's actually happening. Tap. RSVP. Show up. Your tickets in the app. Your friends at the event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcus at none against Steelo's 9. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Steelo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Arcus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steelo ships an update weekly, Arcus every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steelo | Arcus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Steelo | Arcus World Ltd |
Customer experience
Steelo
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In-app purchases
Steelo
- Daily Paper Subscription$3.001 Month
- Girls in Afrobeats Subscription2 variants$3.001 Month
- Barriers Subscription$3.001 Month
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- LANCEY Subscription$5.001 Month
- Skepta *Coming Soon* Subscription$5.001 Month
- Lancey Subscription2 variants$5.001 Month
- Barriers Subscription$5.001 Month
Arcus
No in-app purchases
