# Scale Junkie vs Nu Media Tech Solo

The clearest difference is ads: Scale Junkie at none against Nu Media Tech Solo's shown. Scale Junkie also leads on ratings volume (294 vs 7). Nu Media Tech Solo's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scale Junkie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Nu Media Tech Solo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scale Junkie against 5.0 for Nu Media Tech Solo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale Junkie has 294 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Scale Junkie's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nu Media Tech Solo's.

Scale Junkie ships an update every 4 months, Nu Media Tech Solo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale Junkie | Nu Media Tech Solo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-junkie/id1509086344/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-media-tech-solo/id1667845534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The C-Dub Brand, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088667673) | [Nu Media Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/958350284) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale Junkie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-junkie/id1509086344)

Transform scale practice into an engaging musical experience. This app provides a full band accompaniment, turning repetitive exercises into enjoyable songs. Practice scales with custom tempos and a variety of musical sections, making learning fun and immersive.

**Highlights:** Practice scales with a full band, Adjustable tempo for desired pace, Scales in all 12 keys, Seamlessly switch musical sections, Mute individual instrument tracks, Learn and share Junkie Tracks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access subscription | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Makes scale practice fun
- 💡 Innovative approach to scales
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎹 Great for beginners
- 🎶 Good for musicality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High subscription cost ($20/month)
- 🔒 Unusable without payment
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 😠 Feels like a scam
- 👎 Crude and ugly interface

**Requested features**

- Option for lifetime purchase
- Option for annual purchase
- Add more scales (Pentatonic, diminished, blues)
- Add minor scales
- Add tablature


### Nu Media Tech Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-media-tech-solo/id1667845534)

Stream live radio and catch up on platform updates. Engage with interviews, promote your brand, and participate in live broadcasts. Enjoy music, conversations, and more all in one place.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Platform updates, Brand promotion, Interviews, Call-in shows, Video calling

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin_valuestwo | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale Junkie free?

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

### Is Nu Media Tech Solo free?

Nu Media Tech Solo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scale Junkie or Nu Media Tech Solo?

Nu Media Tech Solo is rated higher. Scale Junkie averages 4.9 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Nu Media Tech Solo averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Scale Junkie or Nu Media Tech Solo have ads?

Nu Media Tech Solo shows ads; Scale Junkie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scale Junkie or Nu Media Tech Solo?

Scale Junkie ships an update every 4 months, and Nu Media Tech Solo every 9 days. Most recently, Scale Junkie was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nu Media Tech Solo on November 3, 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.*