Jacaranda FM vs OFM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jacaranda FM
Stream your favorite shows and feel-good music with uninterrupted audio. Personalize your music experience by liking or disliking songs, and directly engage with presenters by sending voice notes. Stay updated with breaking news and exclusive content.
- Seamless streaming
- Personalize playlist
- Engage with presenters
- Breaking news updates
- Exclusive features
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Download the Jacaranda FM app today to stay connected. Enjoy seamless streaming of your favourite shows, feel-good music, breaking news, and exclusive features. App Features: Solid Streaming: Experience uninterrupted music and show content. Personalise Your Playlist: Like and dislike songs to share your music preferences and shape what plays next. Engage with Presenters: Have something on your mind? Send a voice note directly to your favourite presenter—your voice matters! Download now and tune in to Your No.1 Feel-Good Station
OFM
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OFM is central South Africa's largest independent radio station. Catering to an audience across the Free State, North West Province, Northern Cape and southern Gauteng.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OFM at none against Jacaranda FM's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Jacaranda FM ships an update every 2 months, OFM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jacaranda FM | OFM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (333 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 333 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kagiso Media Pty Ltd | CENTRAL MEDIA GROUP PTY LTD |
Bugs and requests
Jacaranda FM
Reported bugs
7 issues- App stops working
- Audio does not play
- App crashes on launch
- Ads disrupt audio playback
- Inconsistent sound levels
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- App fails with network issues
- Airplay/Chromecast functionality is difficult
Requested features
3 requests- Fix app crashes on older devices (iPod touch 5th gen)
- Improve handling of network issues
- Enhance Airplay and Chromecast functionality
OFM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jacaranda FM
No in-app purchases
OFM
No in-app purchases
