Waver. vs Arbiem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Waver.
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A world of music to explore! Transform your musical experience by discovering the songs that people nearby are listening to. It's like tuning into the beats of your neighborhood. FEATURES Local Music Discovery: Wherever you are, immerse yourself in the most popular beats and melodies around you. Waver uses your location to show the songs nearby. Integration with Spotify: Log in with your Spotify account for a seamless experience. Your favorite songs and playlists can gain an exciting local touch. PERMISSIONS We value your privacy. The requested permissions are strictly necessary to ensure that Waver functions seamlessly and provides a personalized experience. Read our Privacy Policy here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bWqiFhACx5IaVjVMXxBsNE1ebpcjwFYrl4lOGvt4J-w/edit?usp=sharing DEVELOPERS Afonso Lucas Kevin Marinho Leticia Sales Marina Santos
Arbiem
Discover emerging independent artists and stream high-quality audio and music videos. Create playlists, curate your vibe, and directly support musicians. Explore local events and enjoy an ad-free, data-collection-free experience with no sign-up required.
- Stream full-quality audio
- Watch high-resolution music videos
- Create custom playlists
- Direct artist support system
- Discover local shows and events
- No ads or data collection
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Arbiem is a platform built to empower independent artists rooted in Brooklyn, and growing beyond. Discover a curated world of emerging talent. Arbiem is built by artists, for artists. You can stream full-quality audio the way it was meant to be heard, watch music videos from our community in full resolution, create playlists and curate your own vibe and support artists directly with our built-in fan support system. Explore local shows and events happening in New York and beyond using Arbiem Events. Most importantly, experience no ads, no data collection, and no sign up required. Arbiem is the space for you. It's homegrown. It's honest. And it's yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arbiem at every 3 weeks against Waver.'s every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Waver. ships an update every 6 months, Arbiem every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Waver. | Arbiem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Leticia Sales | Ralph Barides |
In-app purchases
Waver.
No in-app purchases
Arbiem
No in-app purchases
