Comparison

The Queue vs PlayPush

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

Head to head
About

The Queue

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
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Tired of trying to find the right music for your guests? Are jukeboxes maybe just a little too expensive? No matter the occasion, The Queue is the perfect way to ensure your guests enjoy the music they love, without the guesswork. The Queue is a mobile jukebox that allows your guests to collaboratively edit a single queue of music for playback on your own device, in real time. Ideal for parties, car rides, restaurants, and much more! The Queue uses a like/skip voting system to sort queued songs by popularity and allows users to easily and anonymously queue the music they love, so you can stop worrying about what everybody wants to listen to. Host a queue for free, today!

About

PlayPush

Features
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PlayPush lets you transfer your currently playing Apple Music session to any of your other devices with a single tap. Whether you're switching from your iPhone to your Mac, or the other way around, PlayPush picks up exactly where you left off - same song, same timestamp. How it works: Open PlayPush on any two devices signed into the same iCloud account. Your now-playing song appears at a glance, and your other devices show up automatically in the list below. Tap one to pass the music over — it resumes on the other device instantly. Features (subscription required): • See what's currently playing: song, artist, album, and timestamp • Discover your other devices automatically over iCloud • Transfer playback with one tap — no setup, no pairing • Works silently in the background using iCloud push notifications • Private by default: all data syncs through your personal iCloud account Requirements: • Apple Music subscription • iCloud account signed in on all devices • PlayPush installed on the devices you want to hand off between and PlayPush Premium after trial All features require a one time purchase of PlayPush Premium. A free trial is available, then a one time payment unlocks the app forever. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/poppass-privacy-policy/78b654df-cd31-4252-8411-a0d069c2b45b/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Queue3 screens
PlayPush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlayPush at every 6 days against The Queue's every 3 months. The Queue's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. The Queue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and PlayPush sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Queue ships an update every 3 months, PlayPush every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Queue versus PlayPush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe QueuePlayPush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUniversal Queue LLCJasjeev Anand

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Queue

Subscriptions1
  • Full Host Access$2.991 Month
1 purchases

PlayPush

Subscriptions1
  • PlayPush Halloween Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is The Queue free?
The Queue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayPush free?
PlayPush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Queue or PlayPush have ads?
Neither The Queue nor PlayPush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Queue or PlayPush?
The Queue ships an update every 3 months, and PlayPush every 6 days. Most recently, The Queue was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlayPush on November 9, 2026.

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