Shine 879 vs Subjam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shine 879
Experience a wide range of dance music genres, from chart-toppers to drum and bass. Engage with live presenters and DJs through chat, view the schedule, and connect directly to social media channels.
- Live music streaming
- Live chat with presenters
- View timetable
- Social media links
- Multiple dance genres
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Shine 879 brings you the very best in dance music old and new. From Chart Toppers and UK Garage to House, Old Skool and Drum n Bass. We’ve got it all wrapped up in one place! On the app : - Listen Live - Chat live with the presenters and DJ's - Check out the timetable - Link straight to our social's Join us on our social media pages : - Facebook (Search for : We Are Shine & Shine 879 Listeners) - Instagram @officialshine879 - Twitter @shine879 - Mixcloud (Search Shine 879)
Subjam
Experience a dedicated radio station broadcasting UK Garage and underground dance music. Relive the sounds of London's 2000s underground scene with original tracks and curated sets.
- UK Garage music
- Underground dance music
- 2000s London scene
- Original music radio
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Subjam - Underground Dance Music Radio Station Original UKGarage & Underground Music Radio Station in London in the 2000's!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subjam at 100% against Shine 879's 64%. Shine 879's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shine 879 ships an update every 8 months, Subjam every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shine 879 | Subjam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunshine Daze Media Group | Store The Sun Limited |
Customer experience
Shine 879
Subjam
In-app purchases
Shine 879
No in-app purchases
Subjam
No in-app purchases
