# CUBE JAM vs Video Game Radio

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUBE JAM | Video Game Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-jam/id585464498/reviews) | **[4.7 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-radio/id689546547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## What reviewers say

### CUBE JAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-jam/id585464498)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Game Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-radio/id689546547)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Extensive collection of video game music stations
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate interface
- 🎵 High-quality audio without annoying advertisements
- 🔄 Background playback functionality
- 🎧 Great for concentration, studying, and relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No song search functionality
- 📱 Background playback issues on iOS
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing
- ⚠️ Intrusive review request prompts
- 📊 Limited station information display

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Favorite/bookmark stations feature
- Ability to create custom playlists or save favorite songs
- Song search functionality
- Offline listening capability
- Sleep timer feature


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