# DiscoBox vs The Queue

The clearest difference is rating: The Queue at 4.7 against DiscoBox's 4.3. The Queue also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 4). DiscoBox's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DiscoBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Queue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Queue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Queue has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of DiscoBox's written reviews are positive against 20% of The Queue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DiscoBox ships an update every 5 weeks, The Queue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiscoBox | The Queue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discobox/id423224500/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queue-mobile-jukebox/id1577058223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jason Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/413331243) | [Universal Queue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577058225) |

## What reviewers say

### DiscoBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discobox/id423224500)

This app functions as a digital jukebox, letting you select songs for parties on your iOS device. Music continues playing even when the app is in the background or other apps are in use. It also includes free mini-games for added entertainment.

**Highlights:** On-the-fly music selection, Background music playback, Bluetooth stereo compatibility, Includes free mini-games, Party-focused functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiscoBox Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### The Queue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queue-mobile-jukebox/id1577058223)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Host Access | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiscoBox free?

DiscoBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Queue free?

The Queue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DiscoBox or The Queue?

The Queue is rated higher. DiscoBox averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Queue averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do DiscoBox or The Queue have ads?

Neither DiscoBox nor The Queue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DiscoBox or The Queue?

DiscoBox ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Queue every 3 months. Most recently, DiscoBox was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Queue on October 24, 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.*