# TheGaits vs JoyJam

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheGaits | JoyJam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegaits/id486231901/reviews)** | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyjam-fan-experiences/id6504936881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iglesia Intermedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/444356085) | [JoyJam Entertainment, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835926745) |

## What reviewers say

### TheGaits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegaits/id486231901)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### JoyJam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyjam-fan-experiences/id6504936881)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JoyJam Fan VIP Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| JoyJam Creator Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| JamBuck 5-Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| JamBuck 10-Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| JamBuck 30-Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| JamBuck 75-Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| JamBuck 100-Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| JamBuck 300-Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| JamBuck 500-Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| JamBuck 900-Pack | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*