Josplay vs Beatim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Josplay
Discover deep African and global music beyond mainstream streaming. This app offers curated selections with cultural context, supporting independent artists. It features intentional listening modes, not algorithmic playlists.
- Deep African & global music catalog
- Cultural context and artist stories
- Support for independent artists
- Intentional listening modes (Frames)
- No algorithmic auto-play
- Curated by music experts
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Josplay isn't mainstream streaming. It's built for listeners who want African music the way it actually sounds — not the way an algorithm packages it. If generic African playlists have ever felt shallow, mislabelled, or like they were made for someone else — this is what you were looking for. Try it free for one month. No commitment. The catalogue goes deep. Not "world music as a category." Highlife from 1970s Lagos. Bikutsi from Cameroon. Neo-soul from Johannesburg. Afro-jazz, griot recordings, Amapiano, Afrobeats — sounds that don't have a Spotify playlist. Curated by people who know the difference. Now with Podcasts. Discover the best podcasts and voices from Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider global Black community — all in one place. From culture and business to music, faith, and everything in between. The cultural context comes with it. Every sound has a story. Josplay surfaces meaning alongside the music — the scene, the tradition, the artist behind it. Not just what to listen to. Why it matters. The artists are independent. Musicians outside mainstream economics. Compensated fairly. Discoverable here first — before they're everywhere else. Built for intentional listening. Josplay is for listeners who: - Want African & diaspora music and voices with real depth - Are done with shallow "world music" curation - Believe music is culture, not content - Want to support artists who deserve it One month free. Then $8.99/month. Music that knows where it's from. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Beatim
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Create original AI-generated music from your own text prompts or audio. Beatim helps you transform your ideas into new, unique songs using AI-powered composition and vocal styles. Features: • Text to Song – Describe your idea, AI creates a full song • AI Lyrics Generator – Instantly generate original lyrics • Audio Transformation – Reimagine your own recordings with AI-generated music. Users must have the necessary rights to any content they upload. Beatim does not provide licensed artist voice models or copyrighted material. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Josplay at 2 against Beatim's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Josplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and Beatim sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Josplay | Beatim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josplay Inc | New Idea Solutions Technology |
In-app purchases
Josplay
- Premium (Individual)$8.991 Month
Beatim
- Unlimited Monthly$14.991 Month
- Unlimited Yearly$149.991 Year
- 10 Songs$4.99
- 25 Songs$9.99









