# McQsJazz vs Goldenrb

The clearest difference is ads: Goldenrb at none against McQsJazz's shown. Goldenrb also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). McQsJazz's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 25 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for McQsJazz against 4.9 for Goldenrb. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

McQsJazz ships an update every 4 months, Goldenrb every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | McQsJazz | Goldenrb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcqsjazz/id1163749702/reviews) | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldenrb/id1464559230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lawrence Williams (CA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557364072) | [GOLDENRB LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464559229) |

## What reviewers say

### McQsJazz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcqsjazz/id1163749702)

Stream smooth jazz music directly to your phone. Access album art, read news articles, and connect with social media all within the application.

**Highlights:** Live smooth jazz streaming, Album art display, News article browsing, Social media integration, Direct access to FM

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Goldenrb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldenrb/id1464559230)

Stream jazz and R&B music 24/7 from a global online radio station. Enjoy a curated selection of music anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 24/7 music streaming, Global online radio, Jazz music, R&B music, Worldwide streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McQsJazz free?

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

### Is Goldenrb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, McQsJazz or Goldenrb?

Goldenrb is rated higher. McQsJazz averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Goldenrb averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do McQsJazz or Goldenrb have ads?

McQsJazz shows ads; Goldenrb does not.

### Which is updated more often, McQsJazz or Goldenrb?

McQsJazz ships an update every 4 months, and Goldenrb every 25 months. Most recently, McQsJazz was updated on September 8, 2026 and Goldenrb on June 6, 2026.

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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.*