UJ vs 96.5 The Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UJ
This app allows party hosts to create collaborative Spotify playlists where guests can request and vote on songs in real-time. It automatically updates the playlist with top-voted tracks, ensuring the music perfectly matches the party's vibe.
- Create collaborative Spotify playlists
- Guest song requests
- Real-time song voting
- Automatic playlist updates
- Host control features (Pro)
- Accept guest tips (Pro)
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WE MAKE SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS FOR YOUR PARTY AND LET YOUR GUESTS DJ Let your guests influence the music and create an unforgettable party. With UJ, anyone can request songs and vote for their favorites—so the party never misses a beat. NO MORE DJ STRESS—JUST PURE VIBES Skip the hassle of picking the perfect songs and let the party flow effortlessly. HOW IT WORKS -- Create the Perfect Playlist – Start a party playlist from your Spotify account and let guests add songs. -- Let Guests Pick the Vibe – Share a unique link so friends can request and vote on tracks in real time. -- Automatic Playlist Updates – The top-voted songs are added every 20 minutes to keep the energy high. UJ PRO – FOR HOSTS WHO WANT FULL CONTROL -- Accept tips from guests -- Manage song choices -- Collect guest contact info -- Unlock even more features DOWNLOAD UJ NOW AND LET’S F'N GOOOOOO! Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Patent Number US11455607B2
96.5 The Cat
This app streams classic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, along with expertly curated new music. It aims to provide the perfect soundtrack for your life with an energetic edge, broadcasting across the Blue Ridge and beyond.
- Classic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
- Expertly selected new music
- Live radio streaming
- Regional broadcast focus
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96.5 The Cat plays Classic Hits from the 60's, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s with expertly selected New Music. 96.5 The Cat plays the “soundtrack” of your life, with an edge! We Rock the Blue Ridge and Beyond!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UJ at 5.0 against 96.5 The Cat's 4.0. UJ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). 96.5 The Cat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume 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. UJ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. 96.5 The Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.
UJ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
UJ ships an update monthly, 96.5 The Cat every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UJ | 96.5 The Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 24 months |
| 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 | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Herring | BLUE RIDGE RADIO INC |
Customer experience
UJ
96.5 The Cat
In-app purchases
UJ
- 4 UJ Playlists Per Month$15.991 Month
- 1 UJ Playlist$8.99
- 30 UJ Playlists$35.99
96.5 The Cat
No in-app purchases
