Unknown Band vs AUDIORIVER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
AUDIORIVER
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Unknown Band | AUDIORIVER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UNKNOWN BAND SP. Z O. O. | Audioriver Festival |
In-app purchases
Unknown Band
No in-app purchases
AUDIORIVER
No in-app purchases








