Comparison

TheGaits vs JoyJam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TheGaits

This app transforms your footsteps into unique musical sounds as you walk through designated outdoor spaces. Explore different areas to trigger various sound families and become a part of the music.

Highlights
  • Footsteps create musical chords
  • Explore sound families in different areas
  • Interactive musical experience
  • Location-based soundscapes
  • Transforms walking into music
Features
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The Gaits turns footsteps into electric guitar chords, zen gongs, and more...the user becomes a musical instrument as he or she strolls down the High Line in New York City. The user moves through a series of composed spaces, with various families of sounds tied to each area. Created by Cameron Britt, Lainie Fefferman, Daniel Iglesia, and Jascha Narveson. Produced by Friends of the High Line and Make Music New York, in association with MATA. Presented as part of Make Music Winter on December 21, 2011. For more information, visit makemusicny.org/thegaits Please note, this app only functions within the geographic bounds of the High Line in downtown New York City. Your device will require location services (i.e. GPS) in order to detect your location.

About

JoyJam

This app connects music creators and fans on a social platform. Creators can share videos, go live, and monetize their content, while fans discover new music, interact with artists, and support their favorites.

Highlights
  • Short-form video sharing (Cuts)
  • Audio music snippets (Teasers)
  • Live streaming with fans
  • Creator monetization (subscriptions, tipping)
  • Fan community interaction
  • Content filtering and curation
  • In-app currency (JamBucks)
Features
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JoyJam is the music app built for creators and fans. A social platform where music discovery, community, and culture come together. A place to share, connect, and grow through real music and real moments. Creators can post videos, go live, and monetize, while fans can discover new music, interact directly, and support the creators they love. For Fans • Discover creators across every genre. • Watch videos, teasers, livestreams, and more. • Watch videos, teasers, livestreams, and more. • Join creator communities and connect in real time. For Creators • Upload videos, teasers, stories, events, livestreams, and exclusives. • Engage with your fans in your community, DMs, and comments. • Monetize through subscriptions, tipping, and pay-per-view content, and keep 100% of your earnings. • Gain insights into your top fans, demographics, engagement, and grow your fanbase. • Easily share your music and grow your audience beyond the app. JOYJAM Features • Cuts – Short-form videos to engage and promote content. • Teasers – Audio music snippets. • Stories – Quick updates and real-time moments. • Events – In-person music experiences and exclusive fan gatherings. • Live Streaming – Go live and connect with fans in real time. • Exclusives – Subscribe to premium access and content. • Top Fans – Identify and interact with your most dedicated supporters. • Filter – Curate and control your own feed. • JamBucks – In-app currency. Privacy Policy: https://www.joyjam.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use – All Users: https://www.joyjam.com/terms-of-use-all-users Terms of Use – Creators: https://www.joyjam.com/terms-of-use-creators EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TheGaits1 screens
JoyJam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JoyJam at 89% against TheGaits's 0%. JoyJam also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). TheGaits's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JoyJam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TheGaits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TheGaits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoyJam has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of TheGaits's written reviews are positive against 89% of JoyJam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheGaits ships an update every 6 months, JoyJam every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TheGaits versus JoyJam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheGaitsJoyJam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIglesia IntermediaJoyJam Entertainment, Inc

Customer experience

TheGaits

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

JoyJam

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

TheGaits

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

JoyJam

Subscriptions2
  • JoyJam Fan VIP Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • JoyJam Creator Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • JamBuck 5-Pack$0.99
  • JamBuck 10-Pack$1.99
  • JamBuck 30-Pack$5.99
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  • JamBuck 75-Pack$14.99
  • JamBuck 100-Pack$19.99
  • JamBuck 300-Pack$59.99
  • JamBuck 500-Pack$99.99
  • JamBuck 900-Pack$179.99

Questions

Is TheGaits free?
TheGaits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JoyJam free?
JoyJam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TheGaits or JoyJam?
TheGaits is rated higher. TheGaits averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JoyJam averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do TheGaits or JoyJam have ads?
Neither TheGaits nor JoyJam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheGaits or JoyJam?
TheGaits ships an update every 6 months, and JoyJam every 10 days. Most recently, TheGaits was updated on November 1, 2026 and JoyJam on November 4, 2026.

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