Arcade Fire vs Laminate Music
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arcade Fire
Access exclusive content and get early access to concert tickets. This app provides a direct connection to artists for fans.
- Exclusive content
- Early ticket access
- Direct fan connection
- Artist updates
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Download for exclusive content, early access to tickets, and more.
Laminate Music
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Laminate is the social music app for people who live and breathe music. Think Letterboxd, but for albums. Track every album you listen to, build your vinyl shelf, and share your musical journey with friends. Log concerts you're attending, discover what people near you are spinning, and celebrate the albums you've completed from start to finish. YOUR SHELF Sync your Apple Music listening history and watch your shelf grow automatically. See your progress through every album — track by track. Complete an album to earn your Early Listener badge and see where you rank among all Laminate listeners. SOCIAL FEED Follow friends and see what they're listening to in real time. React to posts, leave comments, and discover music through the people you trust. Share hidden gems, full listens, concert experiences, and more. TRENDING CHARTS See what's hot globally and in your area. Laminate's trending charts show the most-posted songs and albums this week — updated in real time from the community. CONCERTS Discover shows happening near you and mark yourself as going. See which of your friends are attending and connect over live music. ACHIEVEMENTS Earn badges for listening streaks, completing albums, attending concerts, and more. Seventeen achievements to unlock as you explore your music taste. RATINGS Rate tracks and albums with up to 5 stars. See community averages alongside your own ratings to discover what resonates with listeners like you. Laminate is free to use. Connect your Apple Music account to unlock the full experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Laminate Music at none against Arcade Fire's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Arcade Fire | Laminate Music |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Arcade Fire Music, LLC | Raymond Mullikin |
In-app purchases
Arcade Fire
No in-app purchases
Laminate Music
No in-app purchases
Questions
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