JOIN ALIVE vs RetroTune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JOIN ALIVE
This app enhances your festival experience with essential information and features. Access interactive area maps, view schedules, and receive notifications for your favorite artists' performances.
- Interactive area maps
- Festival timetable display
- Favorite artist notifications
- Real-time location tracking
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JOIN ALIVEの公式アプリ。フェスを便利に楽しむための情報・機能が満載。 [主な機能] ■エリアマップ、タイムテーブルの表示 現在地がわかるエリアマップ、タイムテーブルの表示はもちろん、 お気に入りのアーティストの出演時間の通知機能も！
RetroTune
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RetroTune is a music player for iOS and macOS, built for retro game music. With support for NSF, SPC, VGM, and many other chiptune formats, you can enjoy those classic sounds anytime, anywhere. ■ Wide Format Support - NSF / NSFe (NES) - SPC (SNES) - GBS (Game Boy) - VGM / VGZ / S98 (FM sound) - HES / AY / KSS / SAP, and more - MP3 ■ Manage Your Whole Collection Import ZIP, 7z, and RAR / RSN archives directly while preserving their folder structure. Reference files straight from the Files app or iCloud to save space on your device. ■ Build Playlists as You Listen Even with collections of dozens of tracks per file, you can star the tracks you like while listening, then save them together as a playlist later. ■ Comfortable Playback - A full-screen player that shows track info while you listen - Background playback support - A mini player you can control from any screen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JOIN ALIVE at Free against RetroTune's $1.99. JOIN ALIVE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). RetroTune's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On 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
JOIN ALIVE is free to download; RetroTune costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JOIN ALIVE ships an update fortnightly, RetroTune every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JOIN ALIVE | RetroTune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mount Alive co.,ltd. | Tsuyoshi Terasaki |
In-app purchases
JOIN ALIVE
No in-app purchases
RetroTune
No in-app purchases
