# The Jukebox App vs Zikup

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zikup at 92% against The Jukebox App's 66%. The Jukebox App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Jukebox App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Zikup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Jukebox App ships an update fortnightly, Zikup monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Jukebox App | Zikup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jukebox-app/id1266086481/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **45** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176021352) | [The 666 Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541532525) |

## What reviewers say

### The Jukebox App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jukebox-app/id1266086481)

Transform any gathering into a dynamic music party. Curate playlists, discover new artists, and let friends contribute in real-time. This app is your ultimate companion for creating the perfect soundtrack for any occasion, from road trips to impromptu dance parties.

**Highlights:** Curate and optimize party playlists, Discover trending artists and local gems, Real-time playlist sharing, Crowd-voting for song selection, Social DJ features for friends, Remote playlist control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Jukebox App - Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 0.99 Per Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| More Song Requests And Votes | $2.99 | per month |
| The Jukebox App | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| More Song Requests | $4.99 | per month |
| Swagger Jukebox | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Guests | $9.99 | one-time |


### Zikup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zikup/id1541532523)

Collaboratively build and manage music playlists for parties, events, or casual gatherings. Friends can add songs, vote on favorites, and influence the playback order, all from their smartphones. A Spotify Premium account is only required for the playlist host.

**Highlights:** Create collaborative Ziklists, Invite friends via link or code, Add songs to shared playlists, Vote on favorite songs, Rearrange playback order, Host requires Spotify Premium

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual standard subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Jukebox App free?

The Jukebox App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zikup free?

Zikup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do The Jukebox App or Zikup have ads?

Neither The Jukebox App nor Zikup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Jukebox App or Zikup?

The Jukebox App ships an update fortnightly, and Zikup monthly. Most recently, The Jukebox App was updated on October 19, 2026 and Zikup on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*