UberHype for Hype Machine 1.4.0
UberHype is an official app that collects music from the website and offers it to mobile users so that they can listen anywhere they area. Moreover, sign in with an account so you can favorite songs and play entire playlists if you like.
Stylish interface but it could really use some instructions
The app itself isn't complicated but the UI could really use some instructions or at least a tutorial showing users how to navigate inside the app and take advantage of all its features.
Users can register with an account, all they need to do is provide your email address to create a profile and favorite songs. Still, you'll have to be patient with the UI as it's non-responsive at times or takes a while to load songs.
Explore all sorts of songs and playlists by the most popular ones or the latest selections. You can also filter them by songs, artists or popular tracks on Twitter.
Discover all sorts of songs
The app displays the number of likes for each song and you only need to tap on one to open. You can also explore songs by popular tags of this week or by recently released albums.
The app lets you listen to entire songs without interrupting them with ads or anything else. You can listen to more songs by a certain artist, by a blog or read posts.
The song quality isn't pristine, but it's okay while the whole UI is quite stylish and pictures come in a high resolution. But, you'll need to read original posts on the website in order to get more information on the artist. The app could really use a bio section.
Some shortcomings
While the whole idea behind the app is quite great, it does have some shortcomings and bugs. The app doesn't show track progress and doesn't let you skip songs nor does it have controls in the notifications bar.
Still, it comes with a settings menu but the player section closes whenever you access the menu but it plays in the background if you minimize the app. But you can share songs with friends on Facebook or follow artists directly from within the app.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The app is quite stylish, but it could use some high resolution pictures in the player background and some instructions for new users. |
Function6
It's lacking many useful tools, like controls in the notifications bar and it's filled with all sorts of bugs. Also, the app crashes at times. |
Security7
It may post to your Facebook if you let it so make sure to check settings before you connect your account. |
Battery3
Consumption is quite high, it's best to keep your phone charged in when using the app. Also, it doesn't have an exit button and users need to force close it. |
Price10
It's completely free of charge, no ads or in-app purchases whatsoever. |
Compatibility10
It should work just fine on devices running Android version 1.6 or later, making it accessible to many users. |
A nice app for discovering new music but it surely needs a bit more work and more features.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.4.0
- reviewed version:
- 1.4.0
- developer:
- Dirty Water Labs
- category:
- AUDIO
- os version req.:
- Android version 1.6 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 268