Comparison

Socket.dj vs KeyPM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Socket.dj

This app allows you to stream music and music videos from Plug.dj, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Engage with music communities by voting on songs, creating playlists, and chatting with other fans. It offers an ad-free experience for unlimited listening and social interaction.

Highlights
  • Unlimited music streaming
  • Access YouTube and SoundCloud
  • Join music communities
  • Vote on songs
  • Create playlists
  • Chat with users
  • Be a room DJ
Features
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Socket works with Plug.dj, YouTube and SoundCloud to access hundreds of music communities, enjoy free unlimited streaming and socialize with millions of music and music videos fans. Download Socket and use the guest account to immediately enjoy ad-less music and explore the communities. Create a free personal account, and you can start voting on songs, create your own playlists, be the DJ of a room and follow your own community… all from your iPhone! With Socket, you play an active role in the music you listen to by voting for or against (Woot/Meh) songs playing, chat with members sharing the same interests, and make new friends.

About

KeyPM

Discover the key and tempo of your favorite songs. Analyze music charts, create playlists with song metrics, and filter by musical characteristics. Preview tracks and share music insights with others.

Highlights
  • Analyze Billboard top 100
  • Create playlists with song metrics
  • Filter by key, BPM, Camelot, and mode
  • Preview songs from Spotify
  • Share music DNA
Features
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KeyPM is a ground-breaking app, powered by Spotify, that allows you to discover the key and tempo of your favorite songs! Whether you’re a music fanatic or an aspiring artist, this app will give you insight to the DNA in music for endless possibilities. - Analyze Billboard top 100 (updated by the minute). - Create playlists and view metrics on saved songs. - Filter by key, beats per minute (BPM), Camelot, and mode. - Preview songs from Spotify. - Share music DNA with others.

Screenshots

Socket.dj4 screens
KeyPM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KeyPM at 100% against Socket.dj's 29%. KeyPM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Socket.dj's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Socket.dj sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KeyPM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KeyPM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Socket.dj's written reviews are positive against 100% of KeyPM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Socket.dj ships an update every 4 months, KeyPM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Socket.dj versus KeyPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocket.djKeyPM
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (19 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGO ManagementHugo Canseco

Customer experience

Socket.dj

All ratings19 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral21.1%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

KeyPM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Socket.dj

One-time1
  • Premium version$2.99
None

KeyPM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Socket.dj free?
Socket.dj is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeyPM free?
KeyPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Socket.dj or KeyPM?
KeyPM is rated higher. Socket.dj averages 2.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while KeyPM averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Socket.dj or KeyPM have ads?
Neither Socket.dj nor KeyPM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Socket.dj or KeyPM?
Socket.dj ships an update every 4 months, and KeyPM every 3 months. Most recently, Socket.dj was updated on June 10, 2026 and KeyPM on August 16, 2026.

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