# Superstar Band Manager

> Create a world-famous band from scratch & turn them into a stadium-filling act!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.undergroundcreative.superstarbandmanager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.undergroundcreative.superstarbandmanager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.undergroundcreative.superstarbandmanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Underground Creative
- **Category:** GAME\_MUSIC
- **Downloads:** 630,130
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (8,776 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2015-07-27
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.undergroundcreative.superstarbandmanager)
- **Website:** [http://superstar.band](http://superstar.band/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://superstar.band/privacy.html](http://superstar.band/privacy.html)

## Description

Superstar Band Manager lets you create a world-famous music group from scratch. Start by managing enthusiastic teenagers and guide them through songwriting, gigs, and signing with record labels. Experience the thrill of releasing singles and albums while touring across the UK, Europe, and the world.

But it’s not just about music — manage changing trends, keep band members happy, and maintain their creative mojo. Whether you're strategizing releases or navigating the evolving music industry, this game challenges you to manage every aspect of creating the next big hit band.

## Rankings

- #88,321 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.undergroundcreative.superstarbandmanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for being addictive, fun, and easy to pick up, with some players appreciating the value gained from a small upfront payment. However, multiple reviews point to significant downsides: heavy monetization through ads, recurring bugs especially around video features, a desire for more depth and realistic features, and a tough early game that makes progression frustrating. Overall a compelling but rough experience that could benefit from polish and more content.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging
- Fun and entertaining
- Easy to learn / easy to play
- Perceived value for money (upfront payment can improve the experience)
- Strategic and requires planning to avoid bankruptcy

### Cons

- Excessive ads and pay-to-progress
- Bugs and crashes, especially in video creation/recording
- Desire for more content/updates and more realism
- Difficult early game / steep learning curve

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.undergroundcreative.superstarbandmanager)