About NextWave: Build Your Empire
Welcome to NextWave, a multiplayer music industry simulator where you can rise as a solo artist or build a roster as a label executive. Every decision, from song quality to ownership deals, shapes your legacy. The Career Sim Real-time progression: 1 real-world hour = 1 in-game day. Streams grow and charts shift even while you’re away. Climb the ranks: Break out of the B-List and earn opportunities that take you to the next level. Deep music creation: Write, record, and master tracks across many genres. Improve Songwriting and Production to reach elite quality. Run the Label Own your masters: Negotiate contracts and choose your path—independent ownership or label support for faster growth. Song marketplace: Acquire songs from player songwriters and catalogs to keep your artists competitive. Catalog management: Track releases, royalties, and long-term growth across your roster. Compete Worldwide Viral strategy: Combine marketing, radio, and playlist pushes to amplify momentum. Leaderboards: Compete on regional and global charts. Crews & collaborations: Team up with friends, feature on tracks, and build a shared legacy. From the streets to the stadium—start your rise in NextWave today. Privacy Policy: https://iamkillcode.github.io/NextWave-Legal/privacy-policy-site/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NextWave: Build Your Empire details
NextWave: Build Your Empire is a free Games app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Manuel Oppong. It is rated 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.0 or later and is 74 MB to download. It was first released on January 12, 2026 and last updated on September 16, 2026.
- Category
- Games
- Rating
- 3.3 / 5 (15 ratings)
- Price
- Free
- Current version
- 1.1.3
- Size
- 74 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Compatibility
- iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Languages
- English
- Age rating
- 12+
- Released
- January 12, 2026
- Last updated
- September 16, 2026
- Developer
- Manuel Oppong
Ratings breakdown
What’s new in NextWave: Build Your Empire
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements - New Fame Tier Requirements - Festival Hub and Entertainment Industry Foundation
Version 1.1.3 · Updated September 16, 2026
NextWave: Build Your Empire app privacy
The developer, Manuel Oppong, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Audio Data, Gameplay Content, Customer Support, Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextWave: Build Your Empire | 3.3 / 5 (15 ratings) | Free | September 16, 2026 |
| BeStar: The Music Game | 2.7 / 5 (85) | Free | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Music Tycoon: Label Manager | 4.5 / 5 (4) | Free | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Singer Life: Music Simulator | 4.5 / 5 (46) | Free | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Musician Career Simulator | 4.2 / 5 (39) | Free | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Music Star Idle Life Simulator | 4.8 / 5 (242) | Free | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Essential Popstar Life Sim | 4.7 / 5 (714) | Free | Aug 13, 2026 |