WeekWave vs UG COLDTER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeekWave
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WeekWave: Share Music Through People, Not Feeds Discover music through the people you trust, one song at a time. WeekWave is a private social music app where friends share thoughtful weekly picks. No public feeds, no follower counts, no endless scrolling. How It Works: Each week, you share your main song pick and up to two optional bonus tracks with your friends. To see what others shared, you first post your own wave. This keeps music discovery active, intentional, and mutual. Key Features: Weekly Music Sharing Post one main song per week, with up to two bonus tracks. A slower rhythm encourages thoughtful selection instead of daily noise. Unlock to Discover You unlock friends’ music only after sharing your own. Everyone participates. No passive scrolling. Friends-Only Circles Music is shared privately with people you choose. There are no public profiles or follower counts. Apple Music & Spotify Links Connect Apple Music to see recently saved songs and search for music. Universal links open directly in Spotify or Apple Music for playback. Spotify account connection coming soon. Personalized Suggestions Receive song suggestions inspired by the music you share and interact with. Designed to support discovery without replacing your friends’ recommendations. Reactions & Stickers React to friends’ waves with customizable stickers to express how their music made you feel. Streaks & Milestones Track your weekly posting streak and see how consistently you’ve shared over time. One Edit Per Week You can edit your wave once per week—encouraging intentional choices without constant tweaking. Weekly Reset Every Sunday starts a new wave. A fresh week, a fresh song, and new discoveries. Why WeekWave: Most music apps focus on algorithms and endless feeds. WeekWave is designed around intentional sharing—a simple weekly habit that helps you discover music through real people, not popularity metrics. Ideal For People Who: - Prefer sharing music with close friends. - Enjoy discovering songs through personal recommendations. - Want a slower, more intentional music experience. - Are tired of algorithm-driven feeds and viral trends. - Value private spaces over public profiles. Privacy & Data Use: Your friend list and shared music are visible only to approved friends. WeekWave does not display public profiles or follower counts. You can export or delete your account data at any time from within the app. Requirements: - iOS 18.0 or later, app version 1.2 or higher. - Apple Music account (optional, for recently saved songs; Spotify connection coming soon). Get Started: Download WeekWave and start sharing music one week at a time. Discover songs through the people you care about—one wave per week.
UG COLDTER
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UG COLDTER is the home of Thai underground music. Hear new songs from independent artists before they blow up, find people who listen to what you listen to, and release your own music to the scene. SWIPE TO LISTEN Swipe up for the next song, one at a time. Find the right one in seconds, heart it, or open its page to keep going. THE UG CHART, EVERY WEEK The 40 songs the scene plays most right now, ranked by real listening. Play the whole chart in one tap. EVERY CITY HAS ITS SOUND Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Pathom, Khon Kaen and scenes across Thailand. See what people near you are making, with a song of the day for each city. A PLAYER THAT FOLLOWS YOU The mini player stays under your thumb. Tap it for a full-screen player coloured by the cover; swipe down to tuck it away. FOLLOW ARTISTS FROM DAY ONE Artist profiles with top songs, new releases and what to play next. Follow to never miss a release, comment on songs, post, and talk with the scene. RELEASE YOUR MUSIC Upload for free with cover art, genre tags and credits, and reach people who love your sound. UG PRO For artists and fans who want to stand out. • A profile that moves: animated avatar and banner • Your own name colour and a link button to IG, YouTube or Spotify • Deeper Studio: where people listen in a song, where they skip, which province they are in and what they play next • Release like a pro: longer music videos, scheduled releases and master-quality audio UG PRO 1 Year is a one-time in-app purchase through the App Store: 365 days of PRO that does not renew automatically. The price is shown in your country's App Store. Buy again to add another year after the time you have left. Terms: https://ug.coldter.com/terms Privacy: https://ug.coldter.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeekWave at none against UG COLDTER's 3. UG COLDTER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. UG COLDTER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WeekWave asks for nothing beyond the download.
WeekWave ships an update every 6 weeks, UG COLDTER every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeekWave | UG COLDTER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Taiga Ogusu | Nitis Puangsombut |
In-app purchases
WeekWave
No in-app purchases
UG COLDTER
- UG Supporter$2.991 Month
- โปร$7.991 Month
- UG PRO 1 Year$9.99








