Comparison

Arbiem vs GitAux

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

GitAux

Connect with friends and discover new music across different streaming services. Enjoy real-time shared listening, cross-platform track sharing, and collaborative playlist syncing. Settle music debates with built-in polls and share your listening habits.

Highlights
  • Real-time shared listening stations
  • Cross-platform track sharing
  • Playlist syncing and updates
  • Music polls and debates
  • User profiles for music discovery
  • Real-time chat in listening rooms
Features
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GitAux is where music lovers come together — no matter what streaming platform you are on. Listen in real-time with friends in shared stations, discover music through people you trust, share tracks that auto-convert to any platform, sync playlists, and settle debates with music polls. STATIONS Create or join a live listening room. Build the queue together, chat in real-time, and stay perfectly in sync — whether you're on Spotify or Apple Music. CROSS-PLATFORM SHARING Send a track to anyone. It automatically converts to their platform. No more "I don't have Apple Music." PLAYLIST SYNC Import a playlist and get notified whenever the original updates. Sync on your terms. POLLS & DEBATES Track battles, mood checks, hot takes, music quizzes and rankings — built for people who actually care about music. YOUR PROFILE Share what you're listening to and connect with people who get it.

Screenshots

Arbiem4 screens
GitAux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GitAux at every 4 days against Arbiem's every 3 weeks. Arbiem's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Arbiem against 5.0 for GitAux. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arbiem ships an update every 3 weeks, GitAux every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Arbiem versus GitAux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArbiemGitAux
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB17 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRalph BaridesHarris Musungu

In-app purchases

None

Arbiem

No in-app purchases

None

GitAux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arbiem free?
Arbiem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GitAux free?
GitAux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arbiem or GitAux?
Arbiem and GitAux are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Arbiem or GitAux have ads?
Neither Arbiem nor GitAux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arbiem or GitAux?
Arbiem ships an update every 3 weeks, and GitAux every 4 days. Most recently, Arbiem was updated on September 28, 2026 and GitAux on September 26, 2026.

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