# Rockbot vs GHQ App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GHQ App at 100% against Rockbot's 39%. GHQ App also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Rockbot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 11). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Rockbot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockbot has 67K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Rockbot's written reviews are positive against 100% of GHQ App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rockbot ships an update every 2 months, GHQ App every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot | GHQ App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-request-music/id401347343/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghq-app/id1157655793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [Futuri Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/587468269) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-request-music/id401347343)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Request songs, discover new music, and influence playlists at participating venues like bars, restaurants, and gyms. This app lets you vote on upcoming tracks and sync your favorites with Spotify. You can also unlock venue rewards and share your music choices on social media.

**Highlights:** Request songs to play next, Discover new music, Sync with Spotify, Vote on upcoming songs, Unlock venue rewards, Share music activity on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app functionality
- 👍 Allows groups to select songs
- 💡 Upvote/downvote system for song priority
- 🎶 Ability to control music in large buildings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
- 🔇 Limited music selection and variety
- 🤬 Allows users to override others' song requests
- ⏱️ Slow song loading and processing times
- 🤔 Unclear leveling up and point system

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Songs disappear from queue before playing
- Profile and play history data issues
- Inconsistent song request limits

**Requested features**

- Add song history feature
- Expand music catalog with more genres and artists
- Allow users to request new songs to be added
- Improve song queue management and priority system
- Provide more transparency on how the app works


### GHQ App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghq-app/id1157655793)

This app serves as a central hub for campus life and local events. Users can enter exclusive contests, receive alerts for song requests, and submit their own audio recordings for a chance to be featured on air.

**Highlights:** App-exclusive contests, Request alerts, Open Mic recording, On-air submission, Campus life hub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rockbot free?

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

### Is GHQ App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rockbot or GHQ App?

Rockbot is rated higher. Rockbot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while GHQ App averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Rockbot or GHQ App have ads?

GHQ App shows ads; Rockbot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot or GHQ App?

Rockbot ships an update every 2 months, and GHQ App every 6 months. Most recently, Rockbot was updated on November 4, 2026 and GHQ App on November 2, 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.*