F.A.Q.
Who is Custom Band Apps?
Custom Band Apps is a joint venture of two established companies - Moonshadow Ecommerce and Looney Tunes - that have pooled their collective talents and experience to bring affordable iPhone apps to the entertainment industry. Our custom applications empower artists to connect with their fan base via the most innovative consumer-friendly mobile device ever invented.
What is an iPhone App?
An iPhone application is a program designed to run on Apple’s iPhone OS devices which include the iPhone and iPod touch. Current industry estimates put the number of those devices at more than 37 million, projected to exceed 50 million by year’s end. iPhone and iPod touch users download apps from Apple’s App Store and install them on their devices. So far, more than one billion apps have been downloaded!
We also offer “Web Apps” that can be viewed on the iPhone Safari web browser and web browsers of many other mobile devices such as Blackberry, Google Android etc. (depending on device and mobile browser capabilities.) No download required, simply visit the Web App’s URL in your mobile browser.
How will an iPhone App help me succeed?
The iPhone and iPod touch represent the best of the breed in mobile devices and a significant percentage of your fans own one. An iPhone App is your way of staying connected and making a powerful statement that you understand their lifestyle and the tools your fans use to conveniently listen to your music, buy your music, buy show tickets and stay up-to-date while on the go.
How can I generate income with an iPhone App?
Sell more music because users can download your tracks from the iTunes Store with a single click, or they can buy your CDs via links to the online retailer(s) of your choice. Sell more tickets to your concerts and shows via links from your app anytime, anywhere. You can even make money by charging fans for downloading your application (if you choose.)
How much does an iPhone App cost me?
At Custom Band Apps we’re in the business of creating affordable customized applications that can help you stand out from the crowd with a look-and-feel that’s all your own. In most cases the actual cost of our apps over time is much lower than our competitors who charge you a recurring fee each month for every user who has ever downloaded your app from day one. You won’t see a bill from us each month for hundreds or thousands of dollars based on how many users have downloaded your app. We hope tens of thousands of users download your app every month. And if they do, we won’t charge you an extra dime for it. And if you decide to charge for your App we won’t take a slice of your action like others do. Visit our pricing page for full details.
How long will it take to build my iPhone App?
Our software development team can build your custom app with our standard feature set in a matter of days. And if you’re ready to upload and manage your content via the web-based content management system then there’s no reason we can’t have your app ready for submission to Apple within 10-14 working days.
How long will it take to get my iPhone App listed on Apple’s App Store?
Apple’s approval process generally takes from one to three weeks, though times may vary depending on Apple’s workload. Once we submit your application the ball is in Apple’s court and we have no control over their timeline. We’ll notify you as soon as your App is approved and live. While no developer can guarantee that Apple will approve your App, if it is rejected we will work with them and you to resolve any issues wherever possible.
How do I manage my iPhone App’s content?
You login to your password-protected secure web environment to upload, manage and update your content to our servers. It’s simple, intuitive and very similar to posting entries and content on a blog. No special technical expertise is required.
Who owns my data and is it safe?
You own your data. It’s that simple. Your data is stored on our owned and/or leased servers located in top-tier, state-of-the-art hosting and data facilities.
How do I get started?
Simply visit our Contact Page and fill out the form. We’ll get back to you quickly to get the ball rolling on bringing you and your music to the iPhone.
