Kool vs Throwback 100.3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kool
Stream new hit country music, get local weather updates, and participate in contests for prizes. This app provides a comprehensive country music experience with interactive elements.
- New hit country music streaming
- Local weather updates
- Prizes and contests
- Information updates
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Kool-Radio is your one stop station for the best New Hit Country Music, the information you want and the weather updates you need. There are always prizes & Contests to increase the fun factor!
Throwback 100.3
Stream live music from the 90s and 2000s, access exclusive podcasts, and win prizes through app-only rewards. Stay updated on concerts, promotions, and events. Enjoy personalized profiles and easy login.
- Live music streaming
- 90s and 2000s hits
- Exclusive podcasts
- App-only rewards and contests
- Concert and event notifications
- Artist information
- Personalized profile
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Get The FREE Throwback 100.3 App for All The Hits of The 90s and 2000s from Throwback 100.3 in Chicago, IL Listen to Throwback 100.3 Live from anywhere in the United States. Get access to Throwback 100.3 Podcasts, Videos, App only Rewards, promotions & events. With Throwback 100.3 Rewards, the more you listen on the Throwback 100.3 App, the more you can win! Please make sure you complete the simple registration form in the app so we can notify you if you are a winner. It’s that easy! Once you have our app, be sure to add us to your devices and stream us anywhere in the U.S. on your smart speakers, phones and tablets. Throwback 100.3 App Features - Listen Live - Easy access to SHE Podcasts - Get special notifications about concerts, contests, offers and events - Click Rewards for a chance to win great prizes - Watch Throwback 100.3 videos - Learn more about the Throwback 100.3 artists you love - Touch ID / Face ID for easier log-in - Personalized profile. The Throwback 100.3 App supports Apple Carplay. * Apple is in no way affiliated with or responsible for any contests/rewards presented with this app. * This app is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Throwback 100.3 at 3.1 against Kool's 2.1. Throwback 100.3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Throwback 100.3 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Kool's written reviews are positive against 40% of Throwback 100.3's.
Kool ships an update every 21 months, Throwback 100.3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kool | Throwback 100.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (7 ratings) | 3.1 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Full Power Radio, Inc | Hubbard Radio |
Customer experience
Kool
Throwback 100.3
In-app purchases
Kool
No in-app purchases
Throwback 100.3
No in-app purchases
