Comparison

Unknown Band vs AUDIORIVER

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

Head to head
About

Unknown Band

Discover new music without seeing artist names, album art, or popularity metrics. Listen first, then reveal the artist and find concert information. Earn points for your discoveries and explore independent artists.

Highlights
  • Blind music discovery
  • Artist reveal after listening
  • Concert listings
  • Genre and mood-based stations
  • XP points for discoveries
  • Explorer ranking
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Unknown Band is a free app where you discover music blindly. You won’t see artists’ names, album covers, or popularity stats. You listen first - and only then decide whether you want to find out who created the song. If you’re tired of mainstream music and algorithms, Unknown Band is where you’ll discover something niche, fresh, and different. How does it work? Choose your favorite music genres and moods, or explore our curated stations. Are you into dreamy, shoegaze-inspired vibes? Check out Dream On. Passionate about hip-hop with powerful lyrics and a message? Try Engaged Hip-Hop. Discover songs on your own terms. When a track really moves you, a high rating will reveal the artist, their story, and links to streaming platforms. Go to concerts! In the Live tab, you’ll find upcoming shows by artists you follow in cities you’re interested in. While discovering music blindly, you’ll also get a notification if the artist you’re listening to is playing a concert near you soon. Earn XP points for your discoveries and become one of the most engaged explorers of independent music. A new approach to music discovery Music without ratings or obsessing over numbers, Artists you won’t find on the charts, No ads and no pressure, Concert information in your area, Zero tolerance for AI-generated art, Genre and theme-based stations that make your musical journey more personal. Gamification XP points, Discovery history and favorite artists, Explorer ranking - compete for the top spot! Created for listeners. Fair to artists. Unknown Band gives every song an equal chance - and gives you the genuine joy of discovering something new. Let your ears decide.

About

AUDIORIVER

Features
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Not just an app — it's your secret tool. Download the official Audioriver app and get everything you need in one place. •⁠  ⁠Line-up – discover all the artists •⁠  ⁠Timetable – plan your festival and never miss a set •⁠  ⁠News – stay up to date with the latest announcements •⁠  ⁠Tickets – quick access to your tickets•⁠  ⁠Playlist – warm up with our official playlist Audioriver, always in your hands.

Screenshots

Unknown Band4 screens
AUDIORIVER4 screens

Verdict

The call

Unknown Band and AUDIORIVER are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Unknown Band versus AUDIORIVER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnknown BandAUDIORIVER
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB155 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperUNKNOWN BAND SP. Z O. O.Audioriver Festival

In-app purchases

None

Unknown Band

No in-app purchases

None

AUDIORIVER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unknown Band free?
Unknown Band is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AUDIORIVER free?
AUDIORIVER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unknown Band or AUDIORIVER have ads?
Neither Unknown Band nor AUDIORIVER shows ads.

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