Socket.dj vs TRACC RADIO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlimited music streaming
- Access YouTube and SoundCloud
- Join music communities
- Vote on songs
- Create playlists
- Chat with users
- Be a room DJ
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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.
TRACC RADIO
Stream nonstop DJ mixes, curated playlists, and podcasts covering a wide range of genres from Hip Hop to Latin and funk. Explore global culture through music and featured segments highlighting Los Angeles and international destinations.
- 24/7 radio streaming
- Curated DJ mixes
- Featured podcast: TRACC RADIO.TV
- TRACC TRAVEL segment
- Los Angeles culture highlights
- Access to branded stations
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TRACC RADIO & TRACC RADIO.TV Podcast Music Streaming App | Podcasts | Entertainment | Los Angeles Culture TRACC RADIO is a music streaming and entertainment app based in Los Angeles delivering music discovery, podcasts, and exclusive culture-driven content. Streaming new and classic Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Pop, Jazz, Country, Latin, mainstream and independent artists—all in one app. Discover new music, curated DJ mixes, artist spotlights, and entertainment conversations featuring creators, musicians, entrepreneurs, actors and industry professionals. TRACC RADIO.TV Watch and listen to exclusive podcasts, interviews, and behind-the-scenes entertainment content covering music, film, television, business, lifestyle, and culture. Los Angeles Live Experiences TRACC RADIO connects streaming with real-world culture through live broadcasts, and pop-up activations with the TRACC RADIO Mobile Boombox Station popping up throughout LA, their Mid Wilshire/Mid city pop up creative studio, Hollywood Blvd tourist attractions and rooftop experiences, Inglewood street festivals, Venice Beach boardwalk series and surrounding areas. Upon downloading the app accept the "alerts" settings for notifications such as Catching a Vibe with TRACC DJ sets, events, giveaways, and exclusive community activations. Private VIP Hollywood Rooftop Experiences (Invite-Only) Subscribe on traccradio.com to "Get on the List!" TRACC RADIO is known for its Private VIP Hollywood Rooftop Experiences, featuring skyline views and curated networking with entertainment professionals, creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural tastemakers. Great experience for tourists. Exclusive invites events for our website subscribers. Featured Programming: • TRACC RADIO Industry Mondays • West Coast Wednesdays • Flashback Fridays • Women Connect • Men Connect • Independent Artist Spotlights • Podcasts & Live Broadcasts • Catching a vibe with TRACC DJ sets Why TRACC RADIO • Stream music anytime • Discover independent artists • Listen to exclusive podcasts • Stay connected to the entertainment culture • Learn about and connect with LA culture • Receive event and pop-up alerts • Access invite-only Hollywood experiences • Vibe out with International TRACC THE DJ TRACC RADIO — ALWAYS CONNECTING CULTURE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TRACC RADIO at 100% against Socket.dj's 29%. TRACC RADIO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Socket.dj's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19 vs 5). On price 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. Socket.dj sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TRACC RADIO asks for nothing beyond the download.
TRACC RADIO 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 TRACC RADIO's.
Socket.dj ships an update every 4 months, TRACC RADIO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Socket.dj | TRACC RADIO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GO Management | TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS LLC |
Customer experience
Socket.dj
TRACC RADIO
In-app purchases
Socket.dj
- Premium version$2.99
TRACC RADIO
No in-app purchases
