# Popscene (Music Industry Sim)

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id808129130](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id808129130)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id808129130`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MDickie Limited
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (1,088 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13
- **Last updated:** 2017-03-29
- **First published:** 2014-02-07
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popscene-music-industry-sim/id808129130)

## Description

Popscene is a Chrome extension that brings a living music industry sim to life: recruit artists from over 100 performers across six labels, record hits, and tour to more than 20 venues. Note: MP3 playback may not be compatible with some devices—disable MP3 music in options if needed.

The game separates entertainment (stars) from artistry (hearts). Each artist has attributes like Popularity, Reputation, Performance, Talent, Production, and Writing that influence outcomes. Weekly song creation depends on your team and attitude; on-stage performances determine reception, and reviews feed back into your stats. Revenue from tickets, singles, and albums funds staff and expenses. With endless scheduling and an evolving industry, Popscene offers a dynamic window into music careers.

## Rankings

- #58,884 — Overall

## Review summary

Users love Popscene for its addictive, nostalgic charm and strong core premise of building an artist career. They praise it as entertaining and deep enough to keep players engaged over years, with social potential like competing with friends and forming bands. However, persistent crashes and stability issues, plus years of no meaningful updates, hinder the experience. The largest recurring requests are for new content: a 3D/open-world mode, more outfits and artists, better visuals, and return of the MP3/music import feature. Overall, the game has potential but needs updates to realize it.

### Pros

- Addictive and nostalgic; a classic that keeps players coming back.
- Entertaining and engaging gameplay with a deep core mechanic of building an artist career.
- Strong social/competitive potential (play with friends, form bands, compete).
- Large potential for updates and expansion; fans want more content.
- Longstanding fan favorite with a unique premise that stands out among music sims.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability (crashes when tapping tracks, freezes, white screen).
- Extended period without meaningful updates; game feels stagnant.
- Requests for major new content/features (3D visuals, free roam/open world, more outfits/artists).
- MP3/music import feature is broken or unreliable (crashes or cannot load user music).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id808129130)