# Auxio vs Social Jukebox

The clearest difference is monetization model: Auxio at free against Social Jukebox's free with in-app purchases. Auxio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auxio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Social Jukebox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Auxio ships an update weekly, Social Jukebox monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auxio | Social Jukebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxio/id6466113956/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-jukebox/id6758019735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176021352) | [FELIPE J CALZADILLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870329317) |

## What reviewers say

### Auxio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxio/id6466113956)

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.

**Highlights:** Host shared listening sessions, Friends can request music, Solo listening mode, Integrates with Apple Music

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Auxio | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 0.99 Per Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Auxio | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Guests | $9.99 | per month |


### Social Jukebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-jukebox/id6758019735)

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.

**Highlights:** Offline music collaboration, Real-time song voting, Apple Music & Spotify Premium support, CarPlay integration, PIN-based session security, Session save and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Votes 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJ Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auxio free?

Auxio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Social Jukebox free?

Social Jukebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auxio or Social Jukebox?

Auxio and Social Jukebox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Auxio or Social Jukebox have ads?

Neither Auxio nor Social Jukebox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auxio or Social Jukebox?

Auxio ships an update weekly, and Social Jukebox monthly. Most recently, Auxio was updated on November 4, 2026 and Social Jukebox on October 31, 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.*