While there are a variety of festival-specific apps that provide essential information throughout an event, there are also countless apps for music festivals that aren't necessarily branded as such.
From tent-locating apps that allow users to map the whereabouts of their tent to streamline the dark walk back through the campgrounds to an app that tracks water consumption and reminders users to stay hydrated, there are plenty of helpful smartphone applications to enhance the festival experience.
Additionally, festivalgoers will want to keep track of their friends, which is where location-sharing apps and social networking apps that connect users based on proximity, there are plenty of ways your smartphone can make navigating the crowds a breeze.
It's also probably a good idea to go prepared with a reliable weather app, an app to remind you to reapply sunscreen and of course, an app to track battery usage to ensure your smartphone doesn't die before the first set is finished.
25 Apps for Music Festivals
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Sunscreen Reminder Bracelets
This Skincare Device Tracks Your Exposure to the Sun
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Travel Companion Apps
The Wander App Helps You Find a Travel Buddy for Shared Adventures
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Social Check-In Apps (UPDATE)
Foursquare's Swarm App is More About Social Buzz
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Location-Based Messaging Apps
FlashChat Lets Users Communicate Anonymously at SXSW 2015
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Permanent Stalker Software
Apple's New 'Find My Friends' is a Scary, Yet Practical GPS-Based App
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Map Messenger Apps
Jink is a Location-Sharing App that Combines Messaging with Geotagging
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Customizable Festival Apps
Golive is a DIY App for the Music Festival Market
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Local Socialization Apps
In Partnership with Austin Blogs, Qork is the Ultimate SXSW Guide
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Hydration Reminder Apps
The iHydrate App Intuitively Helps You Achieve Your Hydration Goals
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Music Event Apps
The Osheaga Festival Teases Its Lineup in a Mobile Game
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GPS Music Festival Apps
Fezzee is a One-Time Stop for the Active Music Festival-Goer
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Festival Navigation Apps
The BC Tent Finder App Helps Festivalgoers Make It Back to Their Camp
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Location-Sharing Apps
Glympse Tells Friends and Family Where Users are in Real Time
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Wayfinding Phone Apps
This Linear Navigation App Follows Lines on the Floor to Guide the Blind
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Drink-Counting Apps
The change4life Drinks Tracker App Helps Users Track When They Overdo It
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Localized Festival Apps
The SXSW GO App Lets Attendees Personalize Their Experience with Beacons
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Versatile Roadtrip Apps
Roadtrippers is a Handy Summer Travel App That Helps Plan Roadtrips
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Gamified Festival Apps
The Primavera Sound App Announces Its Music Festival Lineup Through Play
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Water-Moderating Apps
The WaterIn App Provides Gentle Reminders to Stay Hydrated
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Climatic Comparison Apps
Climendo Compares Multiple Sources to Make an Accurate Weather Forecast
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Water Tracking Apps
The Water Tracker App Helps You Track Your Water Intake
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Exclusive Campus Networks
The College-Only Speakiesy App Can Be Used at SXSW 2015
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Music Festival Apps
The Exclusive 2010 Ibiza Rocks BlackBerry App
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Water Logging Apps
The Waterlogged App Gives You Hydration Reminders and Tracks Water Intake
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Groovy Music Festival Apps
The Lollapalooza Mobile App Keeps You Connected to All the Festivities
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Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Personal Shopping Apps
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Private Memory Archiving
Lifenote Helps You Preserve Personal Memories Without Social Media
Wellness-Driven Health Tech Apps
The Google Health App Will Launch on Android and iOS
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Missing Child App Alerts
The Findmykids App Triggers Alerts When Children Go Missing
Smart Beer Bands
Heineken's The Clinker Celebrates Music as a Shared Language
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Data-Driven Everyday Health Apps
The 'Bloom' Health App Offers Insights Based on Health Data
IRL Dating App Events
Tinder Events Helps Daters Connect in Low-Pressure, In-Person Groups
Paper Calendar-Themed Apps
The Feng Shui Calendar App by Jingyi Ma Interprets Traditional Rituals
Sauna Tracking Apps
Sauna Tracker Monitors Sessions, Heart Rate, And Benefits On Apple Devices
Event-Ready Travel Kits
UGREEN Bundles Tracking and Charging Tools for Sports Fans
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
AI Travel Navigation Apps
Travel Guide Combines Maps, Navigation, Traffic, And Local Tools
Social Mobile Phone Plans
Heineken's HeiMobile Offers Rewarding Real-World Experiences
Garden Management Tools
GardenTrack Helps Users Track And Manage Plant Care Effortlessly
Integrated Travel Wallets
Samsung Wallet Organizes Bookings, Tickets and Itineraries in One Place
Music-Forward Dating App Events
New Dating App Cerca Brings Friends-First Energy to IRL Mixers
Digital Travel Organizers
Packd Helps You Plan Trips and Manage Packing Lists Efficiently
Integrated Trail Navigation Apps
Trailforks Has Introduced a New Apple Watch Application
Travel Organization Tools
Travel Planner Keeps Every Part Of Your Trip Organized In One Place
Location-Based Social App Features
Snapchat Home Safe Lets Users Automatically Alert Friends
Lightweight Task Managers
Daily Reminder Simplifies Task Planning With Quick, Spontaneous Prompts
Music Discovery Platforms
Tune Tracker Helps Users Discover Music And Explore Playlists
Travel Audio Therapy Apps
Samsung's Hearapy App Tackles Motion Sickness with Sound
Secondary Mobile Devices
Meadow Was Made for Living in the Moment
Cafe Discovery Apps
Coffee Map Helps Users Discover Local Coffee Shops And Specialty Cafes
Music Idea Organization Apps
Dubnote Helps Musicians Capture, Organise, And Develop Creative Ideas
Real-Time Beach Review Apps
Beachday™ is Designed for Next-Gen Travelers
Music Sharing Games
What Song Lets Friends Share Songs And Stories Together Instantly
Travel Planning Apps
Triply Helps Track Trips, Flights, And Explore Global Experiences
Intermittent Fasting Tracker Apps
Zen Helps Build Healthier Routines Through Structured Fasting
Digital Event Planners
Apple Invites Streamlines Event Planning, RSVPs, and Shared Media Access
Hydration Reminder Apps
Just Drink! Uses Audio And Visual Cues To Encourage Daily Hydration
Fragrance Discovery Apps
Fragella Helps Users Discover, Track, and Share Their Favorite Fragrances
Hotel Gym Review Apps
TravelTone Has Released a New Mobile Application for iOS Devices
Hydration Management Tools
GoH2o Helps Track and Improve Hydration Habits Securely
Pet Management Applications
Treet Organizes Pet Records, Memories, And Care Reminders In One Place
Hobby-Based Socialization Apps
The Hobbimate App Connects Users Based on Mutual Interests
Relaxation Music Streaming
Chill Club Offers Curated Relaxing Music Stations for Any Occasion
Drink Tracking Apps
MixMate Lets Users Log, Rate, And Save Cocktails Easily
Family Safety Apps
The Findmykids App Gives Families Peace of Mind
Device-Optimized App Experiences
Spotify Launches a Redesigned Tablet UI
Health Tracking Apps
Fuel Helps Users Monitor Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, And Hydration
Science-Backed Jet Lag Apps
'Jetlag Coach' Offers Travelers Insights into Combating Jet Lag
Wellness Tracking Apps
Track Well Turns Personal Wellness Data Into Actionable Insights
Privacy-First Sleep Apps
ASTI Launches a Privacy-First Sleep App with Offline Soundscapes
Downtime Management Apps
Sofa Helps Users Organize and Plan Personal Leisure Time
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Personal Concert Archive Apps
Indie Developer Hidde van der Ploeg Launches His Gigs App on IOS
Noise Monitoring Sound Apps
Silencio SoundCheck Discovers How Loud Or Quiet A Place Really Is
Personalized Hydration Trackers
Drip Hydration Tracker Helps Users Monitor Daily Water Intake
Music Practice Trackers
Music Journal FM Helps Record, Reflect And Improve Your Music Practice
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Visual Reminder Systems
Light Reminders 2.0 Provides Smart Bulb Visual Alerts For Timely Reminders
Festival Exploration Platforms
Today's Festival Documents Global Cultural Celebrations
Smart Hydration Tracking
Drinko Simplifies Daily Hydration With Reminders and Goal Tracking
Photography Planning Apps
GoldenLight Helps Photographers Capture Perfect Golden Hour Moments
Home Inventory Apps
Found App Helps You Track And Rediscover Your Belongings Instantly
Weather Forecast Apps
Peek Weather Brings Stunning Visual Forecasts To Everyday Planning
Beverage Tracking Apps
Drink Note Helps Users Monitor Daily Water, Sugar, And Caffeine Intake
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Snore-Tracking Sleep Apps
Snore Sensor App Helps Identify And Reduce Nighttime Snoring Triggers
Health-Focused Meal Planners
Kitchen Savvy App Helps Plan Meals And Track Nutrition
Mobile Lighting Apps
Screen Fill Light Turns Your Phone Into A Professional Photography Tool
Reactive Party Lighting
The Soundboks Lightboks turns any gathering into a music reactive party
Task Reminder Apps
TaskBell Uses Smart Alerts To Keep Tasks Organized And On Schedule
Daily Dashboard Tools
Day Agenda Brings Calendar Health Sleep Weather And Focus Into One View
Daily Life Simplifiers
DailyDude App Simplifies Day-to-Day Tasks with Essential Tools
Health Tracking Apps
Outflow Diary Helps Track Fluid Intake & Discharge For Health Monitoring
Travel-Focused Audio Guide Apps
Vacayit Offers an Extensive Catalogue of Audio Guides
Medication Tracker Apps
MediTime Tracks Medications With Smart Reminders And Health Logging
Music Mashups Apps
MashApp Music Lets Users Create And Share Custom Song Mashups Easily
Mood Tracking Apps
ZenziMood Helps You Log Emotions And Gain Insight Into Your Well-Being
Travel Planning Assistants
Time2Pack Simplifies Travel With Smart Lists and Offline Tools
RV Travel Organizers
Road Rover Keeps Your RV Trips Organized, Maintained, and Tracked
Smart Mapping Apps
Umkreisel App Lets You Explore And Customize Maps With Real-Time Data Layers
Parental Control Apps
FonSee Cell Phone Tracker Helps Families Stay Connected And Protect Devices
Mindful Movement Apps
Sanctum Digital Makes Immersive, Music-Led Experiences Accessible
Social Location Sharing
FriendMap Simplifies Location Sharing To Help Friends Connect In Real Time
Event Tracking Apps
ComingUp Helps Users Track Milestones And Share Life Events Easily
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
Modern Music Clients
Simple Tune Brings A Material 3 Music Experience To Android Users
Local Event Planners
Knowhere Helps You Discover and Attend Local Events With Friends
Family Info Managers
DadApp Puts Shared Family Information Into One Organized Mobile App
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Location-Based Alert Apps
RemindMe Provides Location-Based Reminders To Simplify Task Management
Travel Networking Apps
Floo Connects Like-Minded Travelers Heading To The Same Destinations
Passive Memory Trackers
Holoholo App Seamlessly Captures and Organizes Your Daily Memories
Medication Reminder Apps
Pill Buddy Turns Medication Reminders Into A Playful Mascot Experience
Social Scheduling Tools
PlanPop Simplifies Shared Calendars And Social Event Planning
Travel Tracking Apps
Trip Or Die Lets Users Track Countries Visited And Share Travel Maps
Offline Travel Budget Apps
NomadCash Tracks Travel Spending Offline For Any Trip
Productivity Tracking Apps
Hourli Tracks Habits And Goals To Help You Maximize Productivity
Weather Humor Apps
Computer Weather App Decides When Staying Indoors Feels Socially Acceptable
Workplace Wellness Reminders
Work Place Reminder Helps Employees Stay Healthy During Work Hours
Event Social Apps
Opee Helps You Meet People At Local Events And Connect In Real Life
Group Planning Apps
Planloop Removes The Chaos From Planning Activities With Friends And Teams
Visual Planning Apps
ADAY Connects Plans, Photos, and People for Seamless Scheduling
Tinnitus Management Apps
Tinnitus Help App Provides Personalized Tools To Manage Tinnitus Symptoms
Nightlife Insight Tools
Up 2 Tonight Shows Real-Time Crowd Info To Help Plan Your Night Out
Birthday Reminder Apps
CandlesUp Helps Users Track Birthdays and Stay Always Informed
Emergency Prep Tools
Stay Ready and Organized With ReadyStash AI Preparedness App
Task Management Apps
AgendifyNow Helps Users Manage Tasks, Reminders, And Daily Agendas
Space News Apps
Space News Delivers Real-Time Updates On Space Missions And Cosmic Discoveries
Productivity App Suites
Time.Chill.Repeat Combines Focus, Music And Tracking In One Platform
Location-Based UV Tracker Apps
The 'Sun Day' App Helps Users Stay Abreast of Their Sun Exposure
Daily Wellness Apps
Mindory App Provides Daily Support For Autistic And ADHD Individuals
Birthday Reminder Apps
Happy Dates Helps You Track Birthdays And Get Gift Ideas Automatically
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Medicine Tracking Apps
Pills.Kit Med Tracker Organizes Medicine With Smart Reminders & Shared Kits
Hydration Reminder Tools
DWR Keeps You Hydrated With Smart, Lightweight Mac Menu Bar Reminders
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Racing Companion Apps
Pit Stop Helps Fans Track Formula 1 Races, Timings, And Standings
Smart Text Reminders
TextMarley Delivers Smart Calendar Reminders Directly Through iMessage
Health Reminder Apps
Medication Timer Blends Family Medication Scheduling and Temperature Control
Shift Tracking Apps
ShiftMate Lets You Track Shifts And See When Friends Are On Duty
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Audio Sleep Managers
Fall Asleep to Music or Podcasts Effortlessly With Sleep Timer
Sobriety Tracking Apps
SoberTrack Helps Users Monitor Habits and Stay Motivated in Sobriety
Wellness Tracking Apps
Cold Shower Tracks Exposure Time, Temperature, And Progress Metrics
Guided Breathing Apps
Breathing Buddy Offers Customizable Exercises for Relaxation and Focus
Advanced Reminder Apps
DateAlarm Lets You Set Long-Term iOS Alarms Beyond System Limits
Smart Health Organizers
AidWise Helps You Manage Medicines And Track First Aid Essentials
Location Reminder Apps
Gminder Offers Location-Based Reminders Triggered By Real-World Context
Local Activity Planners
Fun Day Plan Helps You Organize Activities and Dining Near You Easily
Live Music Finders
Ckord Helps Users Discover Local Live Music And Engage With Artists
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Location Tracking Check-In Apps
Swarm Remembers Places, Experiences, And Everyday Adventures
Phone Recovery Tools
Getmobi's Clap or Whistle Feature Helps You Find Your Phone Instantly
Automated Stretch Timers
Stretch Timer App Guides Users Through Timed Stretching Routines
Parking Management Tools
Parkmindr Helps Track Location and Timing For Your Parked Car
Commute Utility Finders
Parking Finder Helps Users Locate Parking, Fuel, and EV Charging
All-In-One Travel Companions
Saathi App Streamlines Planning, Expenses, And Shared Travel Plans
Hydration Tracker Apps
Uriflow Helps Track Urination and Water Intake for Better Health
Location-Based Smart Alarms
Sleep&Arrive Launched Its Smartwatch Alarm App for Transit Commuters
Mindfulness Mobile Applications
Stress Relief Helps Users Manage Stress and Find Calm Daily
Birthday Management Apps
BN Provides Reminders, Gift Suggestions, And Birthday Planning Tools
Health Tracking Tools
BMI Health Tracker App Monitors BMI, Weight, and Fitness Progress