Comparison

OpenWav vs NVM Nvrmnd

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

Head to head
About

OpenWav

This platform empowers independent musicians to release music, sell merchandise, and host events. Artists can build direct fan communities, own their data, and monetize their work without upfront costs or ads.

Highlights
  • Release music and exclusive drops
  • Design and sell custom merchandise
  • Create events and sell tickets
  • Build exclusive fan communities
  • Track sales and own fan data
  • Direct fan support and engagement
Features
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OpenWav is the next-generation music platform built for indie artists to drop music, monetize and engage with fan communities. OpenWav gives you the tools to create, connect, and earn—on your terms. What you can do on OpenWav: Stream Music – Release singles, albums, and exclusive drops with immersive player and direct fan support Make Merch, Your Way – Design and sell custom merch globally with no inventory or upfront costs Create Events & Sell Tickets – Host shows, listening parties, or concerts—sell tickets directly to fans Build Your Fan Community – Start exclusive chat channels, drop updates, and grow your core audience Own Your Data - Track sales, build your mailing list, and be direct with your fan base with no ads. Join a Movement – Be part of a community where indie artists thrive and fans show up with real support Drop your sound. Grow your wave. Get paid.

About

NVM Nvrmnd

Stream a vast music catalog for free and own new releases by naming your price. Organize your listening with playlists, journal your thoughts, and stay updated on artist news and merchandise.

Highlights
  • Free back catalog streaming
  • Pay-what-you-want new releases
  • Playlist creation and organization
  • Private music journaling
  • Artist merchandise browsing
  • New release notifications
Features
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NVM Nvrmnd — official music app. Stream the entire back catalog for free, always. (Almost) every new release is pay-what-you-want — name your price, and it's yours to keep forever. FEATURES - Stream albums, EPs, and singles — full back catalog free - New releases unlock with a one-time, pay-what-you-want purchase - Build and organize playlists, with drag-to-reorder - The Journal — a private space to write as you listen, optionally linked to the song - Lyrics for select songs - Share the music you're listening to - Get notified the moment new music, shows, or merch drop - Shuffle, repeat, and a full-featured player - Browse the artist page and merch store Built for real fans who want to actually own the music they love — not just stream it and lose it.

Screenshots

OpenWav4 screens
NVM Nvrmnd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: OpenWav at 165 against NVM Nvrmnd's 2. OpenWav also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenWav sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and NVM Nvrmnd sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenWav against 5.0 for NVM Nvrmnd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenWav has 165 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of OpenWav's written reviews are positive against 100% of NVM Nvrmnd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, NVM Nvrmnd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenWav versus NVM Nvrmnd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenWavNVM Nvrmnd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (165 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings165 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB42 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOP3N, LLCNVM Nvrmnd LLC

Customer experience

OpenWav

All ratings165 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%

NVM Nvrmnd

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OpenWav

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Minor bugs in new platforms

Requested features

2 requests
  • Partnership with TIDAL for integration
  • Live streaming with gift earning functionality like TikTok

NVM Nvrmnd

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

OpenWav

One-time24
  • Love feat. Bruno Mars (Orig...$0.99
  • Music Credits Pack$0.99
  • Exclusive content5 variants$0.99
Show 21 more
  • Nature sounds$0.99
  • Beauty of Kerala’s landscape$0.99
  • DJ old school set with the OG$0.99
  • here’s the full episode of ...$0.99
  • Music Credits Pack$1.29
  • Music Credits Pack$1.49
  • Music Credits Pack$1.99
  • Speaking in Tongues$1.99
  • ADDICT$1.99
  • #TheEPChronicles FEMME FATALE$1.99
  • New demo$1.99
  • LIVE PRODUCTION Delilah$1.99
  • Flower Timelapse$1.99
  • BTS: Bohan’s new album stud...$1.99
  • Music Credits Pack$2.99
  • Never Did I$2.99
  • #TheArchives unreleased song$2.99
  • Music Credits Pack$4.99
  • Kevin Woo debuting Deja Vu ...$4.99
  • Music Credits Pack$9.99
  • Music Credits Pack$19.99
5 purchases

NVM Nvrmnd

One-time5
  • Support - $1$0.99
  • Support — $3$2.99
  • $5 - Support the release$4.99
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  • Support — $10$9.99
  • Support — $25$24.99

Questions

Is OpenWav free?
OpenWav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NVM Nvrmnd free?
NVM Nvrmnd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenWav or NVM Nvrmnd?
NVM Nvrmnd is rated higher. OpenWav averages 4.9 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while NVM Nvrmnd averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenWav or NVM Nvrmnd have ads?
Neither OpenWav nor NVM Nvrmnd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenWav or NVM Nvrmnd?
OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, and NVM Nvrmnd every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenWav was updated on October 23, 2026 and NVM Nvrmnd on October 1, 2026.

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