Y101 Jackson vs Essence 360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Y101 Jackson
Stream Jackson's top hit music station live 24/7. Engage with exclusive contests, stay updated on music news, and connect with on-air personalities. Discover upcoming events and enjoy continuous entertainment.
- Live 24/7 streaming
- Exclusive contest entries
- Latest music news updates
- Upcoming event listings
- Connect with on-air personalities
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Y101: Jackson's #1 Hit Music Station Listen to Jackson's #1 Hit Music Station with the free Y101 app! Stream the station live, enter contests, stay connected with the latest music news, and more. Features: - Listen live 24/7 - Enter exclusive contests - Read the latest music news - Check out upcoming events - Connect with your favorite on-air personalities Download the Y101 app today and stay connected with your favorite station!
Essence 360
This app is a comprehensive platform for Black women, offering inspiration, career support, community connection, and cultural content. It provides tools for personal and professional growth, wellness, and curated shopping experiences.
- Career development and job opportunities
- Community social space
- Curated news and cultural content
- Wellness tools and meditations
- Shopping for brands and essentials
- Event information and updates
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From headline stories and cultural moments to career support, wellness tools, and community, Essence 360 is your all-in-one destination to live fully, grow intentionally, and stay connected to what matters most. Created by and for Black women, this app brings together every facet of your journey—inspiration, opportunity, joy, and purpose. Whether you’re planning your next move, finding your center, or just taking a moment for you—Essence 360 is here for it. Growth Build toward your future with tools that support your personal and professional evolution. Career Explore the E-Suite for coaching, job opportunities, networking, and resources built for your success. Community Connect and express yourself in Golden Hour, the social space where mood meets meaning. News Stay informed with curated stories from Essence.com, Afropunk, Beautycon, and more. Wellness Tap into meditations, sound healing, breathwork, and daily affirmations. Culture Celebrate creativity and expression through original content, perspectives, and curated experiences. Shopping Find favorites and discover new brands, everyday essentials, and must-have style picks in one curated space. Events Experience the energy of ESSENCE Festival and other signature events from the Essence network of brands—RSVP, explore lineups, and stay in the know with real-time updates. Download Essence 360 and step into a space designed for your whole self—brilliant, bold, and becoming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Y101 Jackson at 4.2 against Essence 360's 3.2. Y101 Jackson also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 15%). Essence 360's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Y101 Jackson holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Essence 360 has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Y101 Jackson's written reviews are positive against 15% of Essence 360's.
Y101 Jackson ships an update every 2 months, Essence 360 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Y101 Jackson | Essence 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.2 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | New South Radio Inc. | Essence Communications Inc |
Customer experience
Y101 Jackson
Essence 360
Bugs and requests
Y101 Jackson
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Essence 360
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on startup
- App does not open
- Verification code not sent or recognized
- Cannot create a username
- App crashes when entering profile information
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- Login errors ('Oops... an error has occurred')
- Cannot access purchased tickets
- Event information outdated (shows previous year's data)
- Delay in uploading schedule/lineup
- Unable to purchase tickets via app
- Cannot activate festival pass
- App not working for international phone numbers
- App is biased towards US residents
- Favorited events lost after app updates
- App goes black or crashes when trying to RSVP for screenings
Requested features
7 requests- Way to remove followers and block people
- Update event information immediately
- Include a full lineup schedule
- Map of lounges/stages and directions
- Planner to keep up with events
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- Option to check in/secure spots via app
- Shipping VIP items to home
In-app purchases
Y101 Jackson
No in-app purchases
Essence 360
No in-app purchases
Questions
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