Comparison

Phantom Radio vs Subjam

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

Head to head

About

Phantom Radio

Features

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Phantom Radio is Ireland's newest dance and alternative online music station. Bringing you live DJ's, video livestreams, event broadcast, guest mixes and the best in dance and alternative music, Phantom Radio is the only place to be for the best music. Phantom Radio, where music matters.

About

Subjam

Experience a dedicated radio station broadcasting UK Garage and underground dance music. Relive the sounds of London's 2000s underground scene with original tracks and curated sets.

Highlights

UK Garage music
Underground dance music
2000s London scene
Original music radio

Features

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Subjam - Underground Dance Music Radio Station Original UKGarage & Underground Music Radio Station in London in the 2000's!

Screenshots

Phantom Radio4 screens

Subjam4 screens

Verdict

The call

Phantom Radio and Subjam are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantom Radio ships an update every 12 months, Subjam every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Phantom Radio versus Subjam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Phantom Radio	Subjam
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 12 months — better	Every 19 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	26 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Brian Fitzpatrick (Dublin)	Store The Sun Limited

In-app purchases

None

Phantom Radio

No in-app purchases

None

Subjam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phantom Radio free?

Phantom Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Subjam free?

Subjam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Phantom Radio or Subjam have ads?

Neither Phantom Radio nor Subjam shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Phantom Radio or Subjam?

Phantom Radio ships an update every 12 months, and Subjam every 19 months. Most recently, Phantom Radio was updated on September 7, 2026 and Subjam on July 8, 2026.