# Hype Machine vs Cloud Game by Deja Dead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Game by Deja Dead at 100% against Hype Machine's 74%. Cloud Game by Deja Dead also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Hype Machine's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 5). On price, ads, 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.

Cloud Game by Deja Dead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hype Machine has 188 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Hype Machine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cloud Game by Deja Dead's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hype Machine | Cloud Game by Deja Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-machine/id414315986/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-game-by-deja-dead/id1627850213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Hype Machine, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/414315989) | [Philip Herihy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627850215) |

## What reviewers say

### Hype Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-machine/id414315986)

Discover new music through posts from hundreds of music blogs. Listen to tracks, read articles, and create a personalized feed by following sites and friends. Stay updated with weekly unreleased albums and newsletters.

**Highlights:** Music blog aggregation, New track discovery, Customizable music feed, Follow sites and friends, Weekly unreleased albums, Music newsletter

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Music discovery
- 👍 Fantastic app
- 👍 Amazing music
- 👍 Great for finding new music
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Streaming issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Removed offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch after update
- Favorites playlist causes crashes
- Playback issues when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Allow access to user's favorite songs
- Improve playlist/library management
- Implement shuffle/repeat options
- Optimize for iPad


### Cloud Game by Deja Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-game-by-deja-dead/id1627850213)

This music app challenges the idea of disposable streaming content by making music a reward. Players earn points to unlock exclusive tracks, transforming listening into an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Unlock exclusive music tracks, Earn points through gameplay, Experience music as a reward, Pushback against streaming culture, Features lead single 'Emperor's New Phone'

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hype Machine free?

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

### Is Cloud Game by Deja Dead free?

Cloud Game by Deja Dead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hype Machine or Cloud Game by Deja Dead?

Cloud Game by Deja Dead is rated higher. Hype Machine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Cloud Game by Deja Dead averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hype Machine or Cloud Game by Deja Dead have ads?

Neither Hype Machine nor Cloud Game by Deja Dead shows ads.

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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.*