# KrossKast vs Throwback Z89

The clearest difference is rating: Throwback Z89 at 5.0 against KrossKast's 4.5. KrossKast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Throwback Z89 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KrossKast has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | KrossKast | Throwback Z89 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krosskast/id1025264435/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback-z89/id6758723605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KrossKast, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025263804) | [Total IT, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289073749) |

## What reviewers say

### KrossKast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krosskast/id1025264435)

This service provides legally licensed music for businesses, covering royalty fees so you can play music in your location. Access genre-specific music stations on various devices and customize channels with branding and messaging.

**Highlights:** Legal music playback for businesses, Royalty fee coverage, Genre-licensed music stations, Cross-device compatibility, Customizable branding and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Throwback Z89

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback-z89/id6758723605)

Relive the past 40 years of music from WJPZ-FM Syracuse, a student-owned radio station. Enjoy your favorite Z89 jams from decades gone by.

**Highlights:** Listen to WJPZ-FM Syracuse hits, Music from the past 40 years, Student-owned radio station history, Throwback music collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KrossKast free?

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

### Is Throwback Z89 free?

Throwback Z89 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KrossKast or Throwback Z89?

Throwback Z89 is rated higher. KrossKast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Throwback Z89 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KrossKast or Throwback Z89 have ads?

Throwback Z89 shows ads; KrossKast does not.

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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.*