# Jingle+ vs Apollo World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jingle+ at 72% against Apollo World's 0%. Jingle+ also leads on ratings volume (319 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). Apollo World's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Apollo World is free to download; Jingle+ costs $0.99 up front. Jingle+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Apollo World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apollo World holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jingle+ has 319 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Jingle+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Apollo World's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jingle+ ships an update every 6 months, Apollo World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jingle+ | Apollo World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-world/id1528873928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **71.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Charlie Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/416450484) | [Leto Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303027609) |

## What reviewers say

### Jingle+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996)

This app simulates various shaker instruments using your phone's motion. Experience realistic sound and feel, perfect for live performances or studio work.

**Highlights:** Real motion shaker simulation, Realistic sound and feel, High-precision accelerometer data, Expressive real-time control, Tambourine, maraca, egg shaker, sleigh bells

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Instruments | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inter-App Audio | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Great fun and enjoyment
- 🎄 Brings holiday cheer
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎶 Responsive to shaking/tapping
- 🌟 Realistic sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎛️ Limited instrumental options
- 🔊 Low volume egg shaker sound
- 🎛️ Some sounds not very good (tambourine)
- 🐛 Background playback issues
- 🐛 App doesn't always shut off easily

**Reported bugs**

- Background playback feature not working reliably
- App continues playing when not on the app
- App doesn't work on some devices (iPhone 12 Pro)
- App doesn't open/work after installation
- Stuck on jingle bells sound

**Requested features**

- More instrumental options (snare drum, cymbals)
- Lego sound effect
- Slapstick sound effect
- Add iWatch support
- Tutorial section


### Apollo World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-world/id1528873928)

Discover local businesses, browse menus with photos and prices, and book services easily. Create shared music playlists with friends and explore dining, shopping, and entertainment options worldwide.

**Highlights:** Interactive music playlists, Browse local business menus, Book services with date/time selection, Discover restaurants, shops, and attractions, Multi-language support, Updated pricing information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jingle+ free?

Jingle+ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Apollo World free?

Apollo World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jingle+ or Apollo World?

Apollo World is rated higher. Jingle+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Apollo World averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Jingle+ or Apollo World have ads?

Neither Jingle+ nor Apollo World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jingle+ or Apollo World?

Jingle+ ships an update every 6 months, and Apollo World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jingle+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Apollo World on October 7, 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.*