Comparison

Playgaze vs My Jukebox

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

Head to head
About

Playgaze

Features
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Music discovery and playlist maker for Apple Music subscribers with customizable skip timer. Playgaze is a music curator app that helps you discover songs at your own pace. Set your music timer, press play, and explore curated playlists without endless scrolling. Heart tracks that connect with you and instantly create Apple Music playlists from your discoveries. Perfect music discovery app for focused listening sessions. No algorithms pushing content - just you, the music, and your personalized discovery timer. Features: - Official Apple Music player integration via MusicKit - Customizable music timer for auto-skip discovery - Heart button to curate your favorite tracks - One-tap playlist maker - transfer discoveries to Apple Music - Music transfer between sessions and playlists - Private, local data storage - Minimalist, distraction-free music app interface - Setlist creator for your hearted songs REQUIREMENT: Active Apple Music subscription required for music playback. Create and play discovery sessions that match your mood. Whether you want quick 30-second previews or full song experiences, this music curator puts you in control of the pace. No pressure. No distractions. Just music discovery, your way. This app is subject to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

My Jukebox

Features
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Welcome to Jukebox! Jukebox is a place for streaming music. But it's better to think of it as a record collection featuring every album you love. Curate it however you like: Moods. Genres. Hidden gems. Eras of music. Old favourites, and new ones too. All your music, in its right place. Search for albums, EPs, or playlists and add them to a Vibe. Any time you want to put something on, come back here, and find the exact Vibe you're looking for (or pick something at random from your library!). Get inspired by your friends' picks. Borrow their vibes, and make them your own. The music you've loved deserves to be heard again, even when it's not "new" anymore.

Screenshots

Playgaze4 screens
My Jukebox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Jukebox at none against Playgaze's 3. My Jukebox also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Playgaze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. My Jukebox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, My Jukebox weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Playgaze versus My Jukebox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaygazeMy Jukebox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew WavingBrandon Day

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Playgaze

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

My Jukebox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playgaze free?
Playgaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Jukebox free?
My Jukebox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Playgaze or My Jukebox have ads?
Neither Playgaze nor My Jukebox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playgaze or My Jukebox?
Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Jukebox weekly. Most recently, Playgaze was updated on October 25, 2026 and My Jukebox on October 25, 2026.

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