# Pyro vs The Queue

The clearest difference is rating: The Queue at 4.7 against Pyro's 3.5. Pyro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and The Queue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Queue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Pyro's written reviews are positive against 20% of The Queue's.

Pyro ships an update every 2 weeks, The Queue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyro | The Queue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyro-party-playlists-and-voting/id1526986732/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queue-mobile-jukebox/id1577058223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [N3G UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526986734) | [Universal Queue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577058225) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyro-party-playlists-and-voting/id1526986732)

This app allows party hosts to create interactive music experiences where guests can add, vote on, and reorder songs in real-time. It integrates with Spotify and requires no app download for guests, offering host controls for moderation and scaling options for larger events.

**Highlights:** Real-time song collaboration, Spotify integration, Guest voting on tracks, Host moderation controls, No guest app download required, Scalable guest limits with upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pyro Unlimited - Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Pyro Unlimited - Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Party 24h Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Upgrade Level 2 -> 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Party Boost Level 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost Upgrade Level 1 -> 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boost Upgrade Level 1 -> 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Party Boost Level 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Party Boost Level 3 | $9.99 | one-time |


### The Queue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queue-mobile-jukebox/id1577058223)

This app allows guests to collaboratively build a real-time music queue for playback on your device. It's ideal for parties and gatherings, using a voting system to prioritize popular songs. Enjoy shared music experiences without the hassle of managing requests.

**Highlights:** Collaborative music queue editing, Real-time playback, Like/skip voting system, Anonymous song queuing, Host music queues for free

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Host Access | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyro free?

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

### Is The Queue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pyro or The Queue?

The Queue is rated higher. Pyro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while The Queue averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do Pyro or The Queue have ads?

Neither Pyro nor The Queue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pyro or The Queue?

Pyro ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Queue every 3 months. Most recently, Pyro was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Queue 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.*