# VINYL ESQUIRE vs Galactiv8

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VINYL ESQUIRE at none against Galactiv8's 3. VINYL ESQUIRE also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 1). Galactiv8's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactiv8 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VINYL ESQUIRE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VINYL ESQUIRE against 5.0 for Galactiv8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VINYL ESQUIRE has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VINYL ESQUIRE ships an update every 9 months, Galactiv8 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VINYL ESQUIRE | Galactiv8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-esquire/id1324420086/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactiv8/id6504830962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Dunham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550880221) | [ADAM AND ANNALISA.LOVE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753991257) |

## What reviewers say

### VINYL ESQUIRE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-esquire/id1324420086)

Explore classic content, DJ culture, and timeless interviews with legendary DJs. This podcast delivers in-depth discussions and dope music, celebrating the artists who shaped the industry.

**Highlights:** Classic DJ content, DJ culture insights, Timeless interviews, Dope music selections, In-depth artist discussions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galactiv8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactiv8/id6504830962)

Explore exclusive 432Hz dance music, immersive sound journeys, and guided meditations. This app offers a unique blend of ancient tuning systems and modern audio science to promote peace, presence, and consciousness expansion.

**Highlights:** Exclusive 432Hz dance music, Immersive sound journey meditations, Guided meditations with binaural beats, Podcasts on personal development, Progress tracking, Offline sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GalacticExplorer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Galactic Explorer Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VINYL ESQUIRE free?

VINYL ESQUIRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galactiv8 free?

Galactiv8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VINYL ESQUIRE or Galactiv8?

Galactiv8 is rated higher. VINYL ESQUIRE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Galactiv8 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VINYL ESQUIRE or Galactiv8 have ads?

Both VINYL ESQUIRE and Galactiv8 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, VINYL ESQUIRE or Galactiv8?

VINYL ESQUIRE ships an update every 9 months, and Galactiv8 every 3 months. Most recently, VINYL ESQUIRE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Galactiv8 on October 24, 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.*