103.7 Da Beat vs V103
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
103.7 Da Beat
This app brings the latest Hip Hop and R&B music to listeners in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Tune in to the #815 and #608 region's premier station for your favorite tracks.
- Live radio streaming
- Hip Hop and R&B music
- Regional broadcast
- Music station
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The Real Home for Hip Hop and R&B in the #815 and #608! We are located in the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin region. Make that switch to the New 103.7 Da Beat!
V103
Stream classic Hip-Hop and R&B hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Enjoy music from iconic artists like Tupac, Missy Elliott, and Jay-Z.
- Throwback Hip-Hop and R&B
- Music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s
- Features iconic artists
- Stream classic hits
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V103 plays throwback Hip-Hop and R&B, from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s with music from Tupac, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg, Usher, Drake, Eminem, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 103.7 Da Beat at none against V103's shown. 103.7 Da Beat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). V103's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
103.7 Da Beat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 103.7 Da Beat has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
103.7 Da Beat ships an update every 13 months, V103 every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 103.7 Da Beat | V103 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlackVibes.com, Inc. | Tyler Broadcasting Corporation |
Customer experience
103.7 Da Beat
V103
In-app purchases
103.7 Da Beat
No in-app purchases
V103
No in-app purchases
