S.P.G.A.S. vs The Quake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S.P.G.A.S.
This app is dedicated to preserving and making accessible the timeless music of the Great American Songbook. It features artists like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, aiming to ensure this rich musical heritage is enjoyed by future generations. As a non-profit, donations are tax-deductible.
- Preserves Great American Songbook music
- Features artists like Frank Sinatra
- Ensures music accessibility for future generations
- Supports non-profit organization
- Tax-deductible donations
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The official app of The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook: Preserving the Music of the Great American Songbook for generations! Help support our Vision: that this timeless and most enduring music of our country, with its rich history, will continue to be accessible and enjoyed by the generations of today and tomorrow. Enjoy artists like: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, Diana Krall and so many more. The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and all gifts to our organization are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
The Quake
Stream the greatest hits from legendary classic rock artists. Enjoy music from icons like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and Tom Petty anytime. This app is your go-to for an authentic rock and roll experience.
- Classic rock music streaming
- Features legendary artists
- Authentic rock and roll experience
- Plays music anytime
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The Quake plays the Best Classic Rock! All the classic rock superstars like AC/DC, Aerosmith, Led Zeplin, Rush, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Joan Jett and so many more! So when you really want to rock...remember the Quake will rock your world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Quake at none against S.P.G.A.S.'s shown. S.P.G.A.S.'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for S.P.G.A.S. against 5.0 for The Quake. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
S.P.G.A.S. ships an update every 14 months, The Quake every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S.P.G.A.S. | The Quake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 13 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK INC | Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership |
Customer experience
S.P.G.A.S.
The Quake
In-app purchases
S.P.G.A.S.
No in-app purchases
The Quake
No in-app purchases
