The Machine Awakes vs CorpsClash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Machine Awakes
This application delivers the electronic soundtrack for live performances of a symphonic band or orchestra. It supports adaptable instrumentation versions of a specific musical composition.
- Electronic soundtrack delivery
- Live performance support
- Symphonic band accompaniment
- Orchestra accompaniment
- Adaptable instrumentation versions
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This app provides the electronic soundtrack necessary for live performance of the symphonic band, symphony orchestra, and adaptable instrumentation versions of Steven Bryant's composition The Machine Awakes.
CorpsClash
This app provides drum corps enthusiasts with comprehensive information on competitions, scores, and corps. Stay updated with real-time score releases and access details about past and future events. It's designed for members, fans, and alumni alike.
- Browse competitions
- View scores
- Explore corps
- Real-time score updates
- Past and future event information
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CorpsClash makes it easy to follow competitive marching arts throughout the season, with support for Drum Corps International (DCI), Bands of America (BOA), and Winter Guard International (WGI). Browse events, schedules, scores, rankings, recaps, and historical results all in one place. Follow your favorite corps, bands, and ensembles, track how scores change throughout the season, and get real-time updates as new results are released. CorpsClash includes: • DCI, BOA, and WGI events and scores • Live score updates during events • Detailed score recaps and caption results • Season rankings and score trends • Favoriting ensembles for quicker access throughout the app • Event insights and season statistics • Home screen widgets, notifications, and calendar integration Whether you're following a full summer of drum corps, keeping up with BOA competitions in the fall, or tracking WGI through the winter and spring, CorpsClash puts the season in one place. CorpsClash is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by DCI, BOA, or WGI. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS CorpsClash offers a Season Pass subscription with additional features for $2.99/year. Prices shown are for US customers and may vary in other countries. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Your CorpsClash Season Pass automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/90820253
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CorpsClash at Free against The Machine Awakes's $0.99. CorpsClash also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). The Machine Awakes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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
CorpsClash is free to download; The Machine Awakes costs $0.99 up front. CorpsClash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. The Machine Awakes asks for nothing beyond the download.
CorpsClash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CorpsClash has 613 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of The Machine Awakes's written reviews are positive against 86% of CorpsClash's.
The Machine Awakes ships an update every 81 months, CorpsClash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Machine Awakes | CorpsClash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (613 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 86.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 613 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 81 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R Steven Bryant | Jefferson Ye |
Customer experience
The Machine Awakes
CorpsClash
Bugs and requests
The Machine Awakes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CorpsClash
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inaccurate or conflicting event dates
- Corps listed to perform but not on schedule
- App unable to load event data
- Unresponsive full recap tables
- App stopped working after 2024 premier
Requested features
8 requests- WGI (Winter Guard International) scores support
- BOA (Bands of America) scores support
- Historical scores before 2013
- More detailed score breakdowns (visuals, GE, etc.)
- Score graphs and trend analysis
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- Event lineups in user's timezone
- Freeze header rows in recap tables
- Mac zoom in/out functionality
In-app purchases
The Machine Awakes
No in-app purchases
CorpsClash
- Season Pass$2.991 Year
Questions
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