MusicPool vs Select 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MusicPool
Connect with others who share your music preferences through anonymous, real-time chats. Discover new music and potentially new friends by joining genre or mood-based 'Vibe Pools'. Share tracks instantly to break the ice and find your next favorite song.
- 1-on-1 anonymous chat
- Music taste matching
- Genre and mood-based 'Vibe Pools'
- Instant track sharing
- Live chat rooms
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MusicPool matches you with someone to swap songs and talk music. Share an old favorite, send the track you’ve had on repeat, or ask for something you’ve never heard. Pick your vibe Rock, Pop, Chill, or 2000s nostalgia? Join a Vibe Pool and meet someone in an anonymous, one-on-one chat. 24 hours to connect. Music to keep. Every chat lasts 24 hours, then disappears. Save the songs you love, and they’ll stay with you after the conversation ends. Get to know who’s listening If you both choose to unlock profiles, see each other’s music taste, reviews, and stats. Your next favorite song might come from someone you haven’t met yet.
Select 5
Connect with others based on your music taste. Select your top 5 favorite songs to create a musical identity and find compatible matches. Engage in challenges, chat with new friends, and discover your community through shared sounds.
- Music taste matching
- Top 5 song profile
- Smart matching tiers
- Swipeable discovery cards
- Real-time messaging
- Daily music challenges
- Apple Music integration
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Select5 Find Your People Through Music Your music taste says everything about you. Select5 turns your favorite songs into real connections with people who truly get you. PICK YOUR TOP 5 Choose and rank your 5 favorite songs from Apple Music. This becomes your musical identity and how we match you with others. SMART MATCHING SYSTEM Not all matches are equal. Select5 uses three powerful tiers: Diamond Same songs and artists. Your true sonic soulmate Platinum Highly aligned listening habits and preferences Gold Shared genres, vibes, and nearby users Every match includes a detailed breakdown so you know exactly why you connect. DISCOVER YOUR TRIBE Browse profiles through swipeable discovery cards. Filter by match level, location, or sort by best matches and recent users. Save favorites and send connection requests to grow your circle. REAL TIME MESSAGING Chat instantly with your matches. Share music, talk about artists, and vibe together. Edit or delete messages anytime. DAILY MUSIC CHALLENGES Join genre based challenges. Submit songs, vote, and climb the leaderboard. Discover new music while engaging with the community. YOUR MUSIC PROFILE Showcase your Top 5, favorite genres, and top artists. Track your matches, connections, and music stats in one place. APPLE MUSIC INTEGRATION Connect your Apple Music account to easily pick songs from your library, playlists, and recent listens. GO PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: • Unlimited matches and messaging • See shared songs with matches • Profile photos and customization • Exclusive badges and themes • Ad free experience • Priority support Flexible plans available, including lifetime access. GLOBAL AND SECURE Available in 10 languages. Sign up with Apple, Google, or email. Your data stays protected with Firebase security. Music is personality. Your Top 5 is your identity. Find your people. Find your sound. Download Select5 today. https://www.select5.app/privacy https://www.select5.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MusicPool at 100% against Select 5's 50%. MusicPool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Select 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MusicPool asks for nothing beyond the download.
MusicPool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MusicPool's written reviews are positive against 50% of Select 5's.
MusicPool ships an update every 5 days, Select 5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MusicPool | Select 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ahmed Abbas | Select 5 LLC |
Customer experience
MusicPool
Select 5
In-app purchases
MusicPool
No in-app purchases
Select 5
- Select5 Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Select5 Pro Yearly3 Days trial$10.991 Year
