Comparison

IndieChain vs Make Waves

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

Head to head
About

IndieChain

Features
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IndieChain – Take Control of Your Music Stop waiting for record labels. Stop chasing distributors. IndieChain is a powerful music distribution platform built for independent artists who want full control over their music and their career. Upload your original songs, complete artist verification, and release your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and major global streaming platforms—all from one app. Your music. Your rights. Your audience. Release Music Faster. Go Global. IndieChain removes barriers between artists and listeners. Upload your tracks directly, pass a structured verification process, and publish your music professionally across top streaming platforms. No labels. No gatekeepers. No unnecessary complexity. Verified Artists. Original Music Only. Quality and authenticity matter. Every artist and song on IndieChain goes through verification to ensure originality, ownership, and compliance. This protects your work and ensures your music is released with credibility and trust. Global Music Distribution Distribute your music to platforms where listeners already exist, including: Spotify Apple Music Other leading streaming services Reach a worldwide audience and build your presence across multiple platforms with one submission. Built for Independent Artists IndieChain is designed for: Independent musicians Indie artists and bands Singer-songwriters Music producers and creators If you create original music and want serious distribution, IndieChain is built for you. Why Choose IndieChain Simple and fast song uploads Secure artist and song verification Professional music distribution No record label required Artist-first platform Clean and modern app experience Own Your Sound. Own Your Future. Your music deserves global reach and professional release. IndieChain gives independent artists the tools to upload, verify, and distribute their songs with confidence. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://indiechain.io/privacy-policy

About

Make Waves

This app helps independent musicians and labels distribute their music to major streaming platforms. It allows users to upload tracks, track streams, monitor releases, and manage royalties on the go. The platform aims to provide better deals and support for artists.

Highlights
  • Music distribution to 150+ services
  • Audience building tools
  • Stream and release tracking
  • Royalty monitoring
  • Mobile-first platform
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Release your music with Make Waves. The music distribution and promotion platform for independent artists and labels releasing good music. Better platform, deal & support for your music. Make Waves is the easy-to-use platform for independent artists and labels releasing great music. Upload to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and 150+ streaming and download services, then build your audience, spot trends, and get paid so you can keep creating. Track streams, monitor releases, and keep tabs on your royalties right from your phone. Log in with your Make Waves account or sign up to start releasing today.

Screenshots

IndieChain4 screens
Make Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Make Waves at none against IndieChain's 3. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IndieChain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Make Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
IndieChain versus Make Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndieChainMake Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndieChain LLCThe Music Lab B.V.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IndieChain

Subscriptions3
  • Starter$9.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Month
  • Label$99.991 Month
None

Make Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IndieChain free?
IndieChain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make Waves free?
Make Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IndieChain or Make Waves have ads?
Neither IndieChain nor Make Waves shows ads.

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