Jeffro.Radio vs Bates FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jeffro.Radio
Stream pop, rock, and rhythmic hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today, live from Chicago. Enjoy a diverse playlist beyond typical radio selections, without subscriptions or commercials.
- Live music streaming
- Pop, rock, and rhythmic hits
- 80s, 90s, 2000s, and current music
- Commercial-free listening
- Subscription-free access
- Chicago-based live broadcast
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Jeffro Radio plays pop, rock, and rhythmic hits of the 80s, 90s, 2K + Today, live from Chicago! This isn't the same old list of 250 over-researched songs like you hear on terrestrial or even satellite radio. We're subscription-free and commercial-free!
Bates FM
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Bates FM offers 11 internet radio stations, completely free. Our redesigned app features: Every Genre You Love: 104.3 Jamz, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Country Hodgepodge, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Mix, All Mixed Up, Office Standards, R&B Hits, and R&B Mix spanning rock, country, urban, and decades of classics Full CarPlay Integration: Dedicated CarPlay app puts all 11 stations at your fingertips while driving Enhanced Features: Save unlimited favorites, Like stations to customize your experience, Modern intuitive design, High-quality streaming, No subscriptions or limits From classic rock to R&B, country to office standards - Bates FM has the perfect station for every moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bates FM at none against Jeffro.Radio's shown. Bates FM also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Jeffro.Radio's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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.
Jeffro.Radio ships an update every 6 months, Bates FM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jeffro.Radio | Bates FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffro Radio | Rick White |
In-app purchases
Jeffro.Radio
No in-app purchases
Bates FM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Jeffro.Radio free?
Is Bates FM free?
Do Jeffro.Radio or Bates FM have ads?
Which is updated more often, Jeffro.Radio or Bates FM?
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