Comparison

Social Jukebox vs PrimeDJ

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

PrimeDJ

This app allows guests to request songs and send tips to DJs via their phones by scanning a QR code. DJs can manage their song queue, accept or decline requests, and collect payments directly from the application.

Highlights
  • Guest song requests via QR code
  • Instant tipping for DJs
  • No app download needed for guests
  • DJ queue management
  • Accept/decline requests
  • Live event control
  • Payment collection
Features
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PrimeDJ is the ultimate DJ control center — built by a real DJ, for real DJs. Guests scan a QR code to request songs and send tips instantly from their phone. No app download required for guests. DJs manage their queue, accept or decline requests, go live, and collect payments — all from one powerful app. Whether you're spinning at a club, wedding, or private event, PrimeDJ keeps you in control of the crowd and your earnings.

Screenshots

Social Jukebox4 screens
PrimeDJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrimeDJ at none against Social Jukebox's 1. PrimeDJ also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Social Jukebox's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Social Jukebox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PrimeDJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Social Jukebox against 5.0 for PrimeDJ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Social Jukebox has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Social Jukebox ships an update monthly, PrimeDJ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Social Jukebox versus PrimeDJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocial JukeboxPrimeDJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFELIPE J CALZADILLASandeep Sulhan

Customer experience

Social Jukebox

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PrimeDJ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Social Jukebox

One-time1
  • DJ Pro$1.99
None

PrimeDJ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Social Jukebox free?
Social Jukebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrimeDJ free?
PrimeDJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Social Jukebox or PrimeDJ?
Social Jukebox and PrimeDJ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Social Jukebox or PrimeDJ have ads?
Neither Social Jukebox nor PrimeDJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Social Jukebox or PrimeDJ?
Social Jukebox ships an update monthly, and PrimeDJ every 6 days. Most recently, Social Jukebox was updated on September 6, 2026 and PrimeDJ on August 4, 2026.

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