Comparison

CUBE JAM vs Video Game Radio

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

Head to head
About

CUBE JAM

Transform your iOS device into a music creation hub. Jam along to commercial songs or minus-one tracks, record your playing, and refine your mixes. Practice effectively with tools for speed, pitch, and solo removal.

Highlights
  • Jam along to songs and minus-one tracks
  • Record audio through audio interface
  • Adjust volume of play, vocals, and backing music
  • Export mixes as WAV files
  • Independent speed and pitch adjustment
  • Center Cancel for solo removal
Features
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To use CUBE JAM select "OK" when the "CUBE JAM Would Like to Access the Microphone" pop-up message appears when you first launch the App. In case you select "Don't Allow", setting can be changed from [Settings] -> [Privacy] -> [Microphone] -> [CUBE JAM]. * * * * * * * * CUBE JAM app turns your iOS device into a fun command center for jamming, recording, and learning. Play back commercial songs and minus-one tracks through the CUBE guitar amplifier and riff along for hours. CUBE JAM also records audio through audio interface, allowing you to easily capture your jams. After you're done recording, you can adjust the volume of your play or vocal and backing music independently, then export your mix to a 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV file. The app also includes great tools for music practice, including independent speed and pitch adjustment of audio playback, Center Cancel to remove solos and create your own jam tracks. * Songs with DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be loaded. Songs upgraded to iTunes Plus can be loaded. * The Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter is required for iOS devices which are not equipped with a 3.5-mm headphone jack.

About

Video Game Radio

Stream a vast collection of new and classic video game music across diverse genres like chiptunes, NES, Sega, and arcade. Enjoy background audio while browsing the web and discover a wide variety of independent radio stations.

Highlights
  • Stream new and classic game music
  • Background audio playback
  • Diverse selection of channels
  • Chiptunes, NES, Sega, Arcade, Anime stations
  • Independent radio station directory
Features
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*** Video Game Radio *** - Streaming New & Classic Game Music Why is Video Game Radio the best? 1. More Stations YOU Want To Hear 2. Background Audio to surf the Web while you listen 3. Diverse Selection Of Channels (Chiptunes, NES, Sega, Arcade, Anime, & More Radio) Station List: *** Video Game Radio *** Chiptunes - DI Radio Nintendo SLAY Radio 8bitx Radio Network SpriteLayer.net Video Game Music Retro PC GAME Radio RadioSEGA.net Stream VIDEO GAME QUALITY :: Circuit-Board Radio :: Chiptune and more CVGM.net - Computer Video Game Music The Spinning Stream: Nintendo Radio Game-Streams - Video Game Music StreamingSoundtracks.com - Movie Game & Anime *** Beyond VG *** Friends Forever AnimeNfo Radio Radio PARALAX - 24h Playlist EVE-Radio.com: EVE Radio AnimeAMAZE SubSpace-Radio.net: Combined Kingdom Hearts Recharged Radio NoLife-radio.com The Video Games Channel ARCADE RADIO - RETRO Game Music Super Retro Playground and MORE... FAQs Q: Where can I find these stations online? A: Each of the stations are run independently and have their own online presence. There are several online directories where you can find the stations featured in the app. Q: Why does the music occasionally skip? A: When songs are skipping, it is often because 1) that station's server has recently been reset or 2) the internet isn't filling the audio buffer fast enough. Usually these issues are resolved with faster internet, changing to a new station, or they resolve on their own after the server resets. Q: Why are some stations blank at times? A: Some of these stations are controlled by real DJs and if they aren't playing anything at the time or their site is down no music will play. Fortunately we have a variety of channels so you will always have a lot to choose from. For more information, including Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, visit myindieapp.com. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! Nick MyIndieApp.com

Screenshots

CUBE JAM1 screens
Video Game Radio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Game Radio at 95% against CUBE JAM's 30%. Video Game Radio also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). CUBE JAM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Game Radio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Game Radio has 307 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of CUBE JAM's written reviews are positive against 95% of Video Game Radio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CUBE JAM ships an update every 18 months, Video Game Radio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CUBE JAM versus Video Game Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUBE JAMVideo Game Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (52 ratings)4.7 (307 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews95.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52307 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationNick Culbertson

Customer experience

CUBE JAM

All ratings52 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral13.5%
Negative63.5%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative59.1%

Video Game Radio

All ratings304 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

CUBE JAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Video Game Radio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes when switching stations
  • Crashes during extended use
  • Background playback not working on iOS
  • Screen touch sensitivity issues causing unintended station switches

Requested features

10 requests
  • Favorite/bookmark stations feature
  • Ability to create custom playlists or save favorite songs
  • Song search functionality
  • Offline listening capability
  • Sleep timer feature
Show 5 more
  • Genre-based music filtering
  • Game-specific topic channels
  • User-submitted station creation
  • Larger song information display
  • Expanded modern game music coverage

In-app purchases

None

CUBE JAM

No in-app purchases

None

Video Game Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CUBE JAM free?
CUBE JAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Game Radio free?
Video Game Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CUBE JAM or Video Game Radio?
Video Game Radio is rated higher. CUBE JAM averages 2.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Video Game Radio averages 4.7 from 307 ratings.
Do CUBE JAM or Video Game Radio have ads?
Video Game Radio shows ads; CUBE JAM does not.
Which is updated more often, CUBE JAM or Video Game Radio?
CUBE JAM ships an update every 18 months, and Video Game Radio every 2 months. Most recently, CUBE JAM was updated on November 3, 2026 and Video Game Radio on November 1, 2026.

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