Backsound Request vs Vice Protocol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backsound Request
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Backsound Request is a simple application which helps you easily locate the public locations of our player within 300 meters range of your location and gives you the possibility to make a song request. It also helps you find music for future requests, favorites and more.
Vice Protocol
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Vice Protocol: The VI Hub is an unofficial fan-made companion for the wait until GTA VI. Track a live launch countdown, save HD wallpapers, and read daily news — all in a neon Vice City look. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. LIVE COUNTDOWN Watch days, hours, minutes, and seconds tick down to launch. The date stays in sync when you open the app, and the last known time keeps counting if you are offline. 4K WALLPAPERS Browse Vice City–inspired wallpapers by category. Open a full-screen preview, save a PNG to Photos, share it, and follow the in-app guide to set it as your Lock Screen or Home Screen wallpaper. DAILY NEWS See the latest featured story on Home, then tap through to read the full article. BUILT FOR FANS No account. No login. Just the wait — with a dark, neon interface made for the run-up to Vice City. LEGAL Vice Protocol: The VI Hub is an unofficial fan-made app. GTA and Grand Theft Auto are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. Wallpapers and news are fan-curated for entertainment. If you are a rights holder, contact us through the email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Backsound Request at every 3 weeks against Vice Protocol's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Backsound Request ships an update every 3 weeks, Vice Protocol every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backsound Request | Vice Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel schaad | Luanderson Santos |
In-app purchases
Backsound Request
No in-app purchases
Vice Protocol
No in-app purchases
Questions
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