Comparison

The Vibe App vs VibeQueue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Vibe App

Listen to live audio, pause and rewind, and view program guides. Engage with on-air personalities via voice or text, and explore news, events, and membership information. Set alarms to wake up to your favorite station.

Highlights
  • Live audio streaming
  • Pause, rewind, and fast forward live audio
  • Program guide and schedules
  • Voice and text messaging to personalities
  • Breaking news and event updates
  • App alarm clock
  • Background listening
Features
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The Vibe App: The Vibe App allows you to listen to The Vibe, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program guide all at once! You can send voice and text messages to on-air personalities, as well as explore Vibe content including Breaking and Celebrity News, Upcoming Concerts and Events, Ways to become a Vibe Member and more! You can even set the app alarm clock to wake you up to The Vibe! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Listen to the live stream from The Vibe even while traveling! • Integrated program schedules for the The Vibe stream! • See what song is playing and more! • Listen to The Vibe in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. The Vibe App is brought to you by the people at The Vibe and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support The Vibe by becoming a member today! https://vibehouston.com http://www.publicmediaapps.com

About

VibeQueue

Features
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Turn live music events into revenue. VibeQueue lets DJs, venues, and event organizers receive live song requests, collaborate with their community, and generate real revenue during events. Create events in seconds, share a link or QR code, and let your audience send song requests, vote on tracks, and prioritize what plays next. You stay in control of the setlist while turning crowd energy into engagement and income. With VibeQueue you can: • Create events instantly and manage them in one place • Receive live song requests from your audience • Prioritize requests through voting and paid priority • Collaborate with your community on events and promotions • Track earnings and performance in a real-time dashboard • Accept requests via link or QR code for easy access • Withdraw your earnings securely with Stripe integration Whether you're hosting a club night, DJ set, bar event, or festival, VibeQueue makes audience interaction simple, fair, and rewarding. Built for DJs, venues, and event organizers who want: • Better audience engagement • More control over their setlist • A smarter way to monetize live events Bring your events to life with VibeQueue.

Screenshots

The Vibe App4 screens
VibeQueue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VibeQueue at fortnightly against The Vibe App's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Vibe App ships an update every 6 months, VibeQueue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Vibe App versus VibeQueue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Vibe AppVibeQueue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTexas Southern UniversityPaul Adrian Effford Fernandez

In-app purchases

None

The Vibe App

No in-app purchases

None

VibeQueue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Vibe App free?
The Vibe App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VibeQueue free?
VibeQueue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Vibe App or VibeQueue have ads?
Neither The Vibe App nor VibeQueue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Vibe App or VibeQueue?
The Vibe App ships an update every 6 months, and VibeQueue fortnightly. Most recently, The Vibe App was updated on October 1, 2026 and VibeQueue on October 7, 2026.

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