Sheffield DocFest vs Mediamax Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sheffield DocFest
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Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. We champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each June. We offer makers and audiences a place for inspiration, debate, development, learning and challenge. Our programming represents our core values – creativity, empathy, freedom, inclusivity and internationalism. Our programme comprises over 120 documentary films from around the world; Q&As, talks and panels from leading film and TV talent; live pitches, industry sessions and masterclasses; networking events, parties and more.
Mediamax Waves
Access all your favorite Mediamax audio content in one app. Stream live radio stations, catch up on missed shows, discover podcasts, and enjoy curated playlists for any mood. Designed for fast and easy listening with a clean interface and reliable playback.
- Stream live radio stations
- Catch up on missed shows
- Discover podcasts
- Enjoy curated playlists
- Clean and simple design
- Quick station switching
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MEDIAMAX WAVES brings all your favourite Mediamax audio in one place. Stream live radio, catch up on shows you missed, discover podcasts, and enjoy playlists curated for every mood. LISTEN LIVE Tune in to Mediamax stations including Kameme, Milele, Emoo, Meru, Msenangu, Mayian and Galaxy. Smooth streaming at home, in the car, or on the move CATCH UP ON SHOWS Missed a show? No stress Catch up with episodes from the last 7 days PODCASTS & PLAYLISTS Discover podcasts across entertainment, lifestyle, talk and culture Enjoy nonstop curated playlists for every vibe MADE FOR FAST, EASY LISTENING Clean, simple design Quick station switching Reliable playback wherever you are
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sheffield DocFest at none against Mediamax Waves's shown. Sheffield DocFest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.
| Parameter | Sheffield DocFest | Mediamax Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Documentary Festival Sheffield | Mediamax Network Limited |
In-app purchases
Sheffield DocFest
No in-app purchases
Mediamax Waves
No in-app purchases
Questions
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