Big 98.1 vs 102.7 Super Hits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big 98.1
Stream classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, featuring iconic artists like Elton John, The Beatles, and Madonna. Enjoy the biggest songs of your life with this radio app.
- Classic hits radio
- 60s music
- 70s music
- 80s music
- Iconic artists
- Live streaming
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LONG ISLAND'S GREATEST HITS, FROM ELTON JOHN, BILLY JOEL, PHIL COLLINS, THE EAGLES, MADONNA,,HUEY LEWIS, PRINCE TO THE BEATLES, STONES, MOTOWN ERA TOO!.THE BIGGEST SONGS OF YOUR LIFE FROM THE 80’S 70'S, & 60’S!
102.7 Super Hits
This app streams classic rock hits from legendary artists. Enjoy timeless music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, featuring iconic bands and solo performers.
- Greatest Hits of All Time
- Rock music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
- Features iconic artists
- Live radio streaming
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102.7 Super Hits plays the Greatest Hits of All Time from rockin' artists like The Beatles, The Doobie Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Three Dog Night and many more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 102.7 Super Hits at 5.0 against Big 98.1's 3.8. Big 98.1's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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.
102.7 Super Hits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big 98.1 has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Big 98.1 ships an update every 6 months, 102.7 Super Hits every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big 98.1 | 102.7 Super Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JVC Media LLC | Midwest Communications |
Customer experience
Big 98.1
102.7 Super Hits
In-app purchases
Big 98.1
No in-app purchases
102.7 Super Hits
No in-app purchases
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