# Poppin vs Jukeboxd

The clearest difference is rating: Jukeboxd at 5.0 against Poppin's 4.7. Jukeboxd also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Poppin's advantage is ratings volume (444 vs 9) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Jukeboxd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poppin has 444 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Poppin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jukeboxd's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poppin | Jukeboxd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppin-the-party-platform/id1573674111/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jukeboxd/id6749028089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **444** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 274 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Poppin Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573674113) | [Saarim Rahman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828544319) |

## What reviewers say

### Poppin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppin-the-party-platform/id1573674111)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover and create real-life events, see where friends are headed, and connect with clubs and organizations. Seamlessly manage RSVPs, ticketing, and guest lists for any gathering. Prioritizes privacy and safety with anonymous reporting and secure event sharing.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby events, Create and host events, RSVP and join guest lists, In-app ticketing and scanning, Connect with friends and groups, Organization event management, Event discovery feed

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎉 Simplifies finding parties and events
- 🚀 Efficient event discovery and ticketing
- 💬 Great in-app communication features
- 🎫 Convenient QR code ticket scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy onboarding and sign-up process
- 📍 Location detection issues
- 🔒 Security concerns with Instagram login
- 😞 Limited geographic coverage outside LA/California

**Reported bugs**

- Search function fails when entering college name
- Phone number format validation error on account deletion
- App freezes on bottle loading screen
- Location constantly resets to wrong region
- Student email verification causes error and app crash

**Requested features**

- Expand school database with more universities
- Improve customer support beyond Zoom calls
- Add more event coverage outside California
- Enhance social features for connecting with friends
- Better safety verification for events


### Jukeboxd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jukeboxd/id6749028089)

Log and review live music performances, from concerts to festival sets. Connect with friends to see their music experiences and discover trending sets and artists. Get personalized year-end stats based on your concert history.

**Highlights:** Log live music performances, Rate and review sets, Attach photos and videos to reviews, Follow friends and see their activity, Discover trending sets and artists, Year-in-review concert stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poppin free?

Poppin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jukeboxd free?

Jukeboxd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Poppin or Jukeboxd?

Jukeboxd is rated higher. Poppin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while Jukeboxd averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Poppin or Jukeboxd have ads?

Both Poppin and Jukeboxd show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poppin or Jukeboxd?

Poppin ships an update every 5 days, and Jukeboxd every 5 days. Most recently, Poppin was updated on October 27, 2026 and Jukeboxd 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.*