# Coast 102 vs Sparklight TV

The clearest difference is rating: Coast 102 at 5.0 against Sparklight TV's 2.0. Coast 102 also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription). Sparklight TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Coast 102 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparklight TV has 74 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Coast 102 ships an update every 18 months, Sparklight TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coast 102 | Sparklight TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-102/id1008394101/reviews)** | [2.0 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklight-tv/id1521234831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | — | 3.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/911597243) | [TiVo Platform Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/324632173) |

## What reviewers say

### Coast 102

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-102/id1008394101)

This app plays the greatest hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, featuring classic rock and pop artists. Enjoy a curated selection of timeless music from legendary performers.

**Highlights:** Greatest hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Classic rock and pop music, Features artists like Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Aerosmith, Curated music selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sparklight TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklight-tv/id1521234831)

Transform your devices into a TV to stream live cable and local channels. Record your favorite shows with cloud DVR, manage recordings, and utilize parental controls. Available in select areas with a required subscription.

**Highlights:** Stream live cable and local channels, Record shows with Cloud DVR, Multiple stream options, Parental controls, Video on Demand

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coast 102 free?

Coast 102 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sparklight TV free?

Sparklight TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coast 102 or Sparklight TV?

Coast 102 is rated higher. Coast 102 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sparklight TV averages 2.0 from 74 ratings.

### Do Coast 102 or Sparklight TV have ads?

Coast 102 shows ads; Sparklight TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coast 102 or Sparklight TV?

Coast 102 ships an update every 18 months, and Sparklight TV every 4 months. Most recently, Coast 102 was updated on September 14, 2026 and Sparklight TV on September 26, 2026.

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