Auxio vs Social Jukebox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auxio
Create shared listening sessions for friends to request songs or enjoy music independently. This app enhances your Apple Music experience by enabling collaborative playlists and solo listening.
- Host shared listening sessions
- Friends can request music
- Solo listening mode
- Integrates with Apple Music
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Host a session so your friends can request music, or just listen to your music solo! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Social Jukebox
Transform any gathering into a collaborative music experience, even without internet. Guests vote on songs in real-time while the DJ controls the vibe, supporting Apple Music and Spotify Premium. Works offline via WiFi, Personal Hotspot, or Bluetooth.
- Offline music collaboration
- Real-time song voting
- Apple Music & Spotify Premium support
- CarPlay integration
- PIN-based session security
- Session save and restore
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Stop fighting over the music. Let everyone vote. Social Jukebox turns house parties, road trips, beach days, office playlists, BBQs, boat days, and family get-togethers into a shared music experience. Start a session, share a 4-digit PIN, and guests can add songs, vote on what plays next, and react with emoji — while the DJ stays in control. Social Jukebox syncs the party locally between nearby devices over Wi-Fi, Personal Hotspot, or Bluetooth. No accounts, no passwords, no complicated setup. HOW IT WORKS For DJs: - Start a session with a unique 4-digit PIN - Choose Apple Music or Spotify Premium - Import playlists and add songs - Watch votes roll in as guests shape the queue - Force-play any song when the moment is right - Save and restore sessions across app restarts For Guests: - Join with your name and a 4-digit PIN - Add songs from the DJ’s selected music service - Vote songs up or down to influence what plays next - Use 3 free Super Votes per session - Send emoji reactions that appear across the party STANDOUT FEATURES Real-Time Music Voting Popular songs rise. Unwanted songs can get skipped. Every vote helps shape the queue. Super Votes Everyone gets 3 free Super Votes per session to push favorites higher in the queue. Apple Music or Spotify Premium The DJ chooses the music service for the session, and guests search from the same service. Local Peer-to-Peer Sync Queue updates, votes, and reactions sync between nearby devices over Wi-Fi, Personal Hotspot, or Bluetooth. DJ Controls The DJ can manage the queue, force-play songs, rename guests, and remove guests when needed. Session Restore Close the app and come back later — your session can be restored automatically. WHO IS THIS FOR? - House party hosts who want guests involved - Friend groups on road trips - Offices, studios, and teams that share the music during the day - Beach days, boat days, BBQs, and cookouts - Family gatherings and holiday parties - Anyone tired of one person controlling the music PRICING Free: - Join sessions as a guest - Vote on songs - Use 3 Super Votes per session - Send emoji reactions DJ Pro: - One-time purchase - Host party sessions - Import playlists - Manage the queue - Save and restore sessions REQUIREMENTS - Apple Music subscription or Spotify Premium for playback - Spotify app required when hosting with Spotify - iOS 17.6 or later - Nearby devices using Wi-Fi, Personal Hotspot, or Bluetooth Download Social Jukebox and let the room pick the music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Auxio at free against Social Jukebox's free with in-app purchases. Auxio also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Auxio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Social Jukebox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Auxio against 5.0 for Social Jukebox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.
Auxio ships an update every 5 days, Social Jukebox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auxio | Social Jukebox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Barnett | FELIPE J CALZADILLA |
Customer experience
Auxio
Social Jukebox
In-app purchases
Auxio
- Unlock Auxio3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Unlock All Guests$9.991 Month
Social Jukebox
- DJ Pro$1.99








