Reviews of ArtsWave

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List of user reviews and ratings for ArtsWave

Total ratings

4.10 (Rating count: 22)

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Review summary

Overall, users like ArtsWave for aggregating Cincinnati arts and events in one place and for member perks and discounts. The app is praised as easy to use and a strong hub for planning with AW Pass benefits. However, several reviews highlight repeated issues: frequent crashes and instability; login/authentication and pass recognition problems; inaccurate or outdated event listings; and clunky navigation with trouble saving favorites or purchasing tickets. The app shows strong potential but needs stability, data quality improvements, and a smoother user flow.

Pros

All-in-one listing of Cincinnati arts, entertainment, and events.
ArtsWave Pass membership benefits and discounts at events and local venues.
Easy to understand and navigate; user-friendly interface.
Wide variety of events and venues across Cincinnati.

Cons

App crashes and instability hindering usage.
Login/authentication issues and ArtsWave Pass recognition problems.
Inaccurate or outdated event listings.
Clunky navigation and difficulty saving favorites or itineraries; filters sometimes don't work.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.90

All time rating average: 4.10

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-02-22	Do*****	It is so frustrating that I have to call and email every time I want to access the codes I need. It just says to reload and nothing happens.
It is so frustrating that I have to call and email every time I want to access the codes I need. It just says to reload and nothing happens.
2024-11-22	Ci*****	Having arts, entertainment, sports and more right on my phone is amazing. This is my new go-to app when I’m feeling tired or stressed to plan a fun activity. And the ArtsWave member benefits rock! Who doesn’t like discounts at the best restaurants and coffee shops in Cincy? Most of all, I feel proud supporting our thriving arts community. Thanks, ArtsWave!
Having arts, entertainment, sports and more right on my phone is amazing. This is my new go-to app when I’m feeling tired or stressed to plan a fun activity. And the ArtsWave member benefits rock! Who doesn’t like discounts at the best restaurants and coffee shops in Cincy? Most of all, I feel proud supporting our thriving arts community. Thanks, ArtsWave!
2024-11-01	Ci*****	This new app takes a very easy-to-use, existing online listing (Cincy A&E, formerly ArtsWave Guide) and puts it into a clunky app that is difficult to navigate, save favorites and itineraries, use any of the filters without the app crashing, and makes the event descriptions difficult to read by erasing the original formatting and links from the online listing. I know this is brand new, and hope it improves over time. Love the idea, but could use a lot of work. For now, I’ll stick to the web browser.
This new app takes a very easy-to-use, existing online listing (Cincy A&E, formerly ArtsWave Guide) and puts it into a clunky app that is difficult to navigate, save favorites and itineraries, use any of the filters without the app crashing, and makes the event descriptions difficult to read by erasing the original formatting and links from the online listing. I know this is brand new, and hope it improves over time. Love the idea, but could use a lot of work. For now, I’ll stick to the web browser.
2024-10-26	La*****	I’ve been an ArtsWave member for multiple years … the transition to the new app has made it impossible to purchase tickets. The app crashes. Lists events that aren’t accurate. Won’t allow me to log in. And now the ArtsWave website apparently only allows you to purchase items through the app, which doesn’t actually work!? Not sure I’ll continue to support the organization … particularly given that money donated to support arts organizations likely went to support this poorly designed app that lacks basic functionality.
I’ve been an ArtsWave member for multiple years … the transition to the new app has made it impossible to purchase tickets. The app crashes. Lists events that aren’t accurate. Won’t allow me to log in. And now the ArtsWave website apparently only allows you to purchase items through the app, which doesn’t actually work!? Not sure I’ll continue to support the organization … particularly given that money donated to support arts organizations likely went to support this poorly designed app that lacks basic functionality.
2024-10-16	15*****	I’ve never seen an app like this that has so many events listed in one place. Just on October 16 when looking at the events, there are over 24 events in the city listed here. Great resource.
I’ve never seen an app like this that has so many events listed in one place. Just on October 16 when looking at the events, there are over 24 events in the city listed here. Great resource.
2024-10-08	Su*****	The App was easy to understand and use. I love that I can see ALL the events in Cincinnati in one place… who knew Cincinnati had so much to offer?!? Also I love that I can get benefits with the App for money off events and food!
The App was easy to understand and use. I love that I can see ALL the events in Cincinnati in one place… who knew Cincinnati had so much to offer?!? Also I love that I can get benefits with the App for money off events and food!
2024-10-06	Ci*****	It is so great to be able to see what is going on in the city all in one place.
It is so great to be able to see what is going on in the city all in one place.
2024-10-04	Tr*****	It’s so great to have all the information for entertainment options in one place! I look forward to using it all the time!
It’s so great to have all the information for entertainment options in one place! I look forward to using it all the time!
2024-10-04	Ry*****	Love that there are a ton of deals in here. My local coffee shop is in there! Also makes going out to theater and stuff more affordable and easier to plan. Love it!
Love that there are a ton of deals in here. My local coffee shop is in there! Also makes going out to theater and stuff more affordable and easier to plan. Love it!
2024-10-04	#l*****	Really happy to see an app that brings together so many events and the arts community. No more random internet searches to find stuff to do around Cincinnati!
Really happy to see an app that brings together so many events and the arts community. No more random internet searches to find stuff to do around Cincinnati!