Comparison

Star 93.9 vs Rhythm 98

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Star 93.9

Stay informed with local news, weather forecasts, and traffic updates. Get instant alerts for breaking news and contests, and save articles for offline reading. Share content easily on social media.

Highlights
  • Latest news, videos, photos, and audio
  • Submit photos and videos
  • Contests and giveaways
  • Local weather and 5-day forecast
  • Offline article saving
  • Instant alerts for breaking news
Features
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Oneonta area with the Star 93.9 app! Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the Star 93.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Star 93.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.

About

Rhythm 98

Experience the vibrant sounds of Miami's past and future with this music app. It revives a legendary 80s radio station, offering Freestyle, Bass, Hip Hop, and Disco. Connect with generations of music lovers through its high-energy cultural movement.

Highlights
  • Authentic 80s Miami radio station revival
  • Diverse music genres: Freestyle, Bass, Hip Hop, Disco
  • High-energy cultural movement
  • Connects generations of music fans
  • Tribute to Miami's musical history
Features
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Welcome to Rhythm 98 The Pulse of the Past. The Frequency of the Future. From the basslines bumpin’ down the streets of Miami to the beat of the late-night block parties that never die, Rhythm 98 is where the heartbeat of Miami lives loud and proud. Spinning the soundtrack of a city that never sleeps—Freestyle fire, booty-shakin’ Bass, golden-era Hip Hop, electric grooves, and disco dreams—all riding that high-voltage energy only Miami can bring. But this story started decades ago. Originally broadcasting from 1984 to 1987 as WTHM 98.3 FM, Rhythm 98 was more than just a radio station—it was a cultural force that moved bodies, shaped identities, and defined an era. For Miami in the ’80s, that frequency wasn’t just on the dial—it was in the streets, in the soul, and thumping through speakers and subwoofers in cars, at block parties, and on every corner. The bass hit hard, the sound systems stayed loud, and the city moved to the rhythm. When the signal went silent, a piece of Miami’s soul vanished with it. Now revived and reimagined, Rhythm 98 returns not as a replica, but as a movement—a bridge between then and now, between cassette tape kids and streaming-era dreamers. This ain’t background noise. This is culture on full blast. 808s hit hard, synths shimmer like heat waves, and every drop takes you higher. Rhythm 98 celebrates the DJs, the dancers, the sound systems in the trunks, and the soul in every spinback. Where the Rhythm of Miami Lives — more than just a station, it’s a movement! From vinyl heads to TikTok trendsetters, from skating rinks to warehouse raves, Rhythm 98 connects generations of beat lovers and bass junkies. Feel It. Live It. Move With It — this is your frequency. Rhythm 98 is dirty dancing, clean fades, big dreams, and louder speakers. A tribute to what once was—and a signal of what’s still possible. Plug in. Tune up. Let it ride. Rhythm 98 — Where the beat never stops.

Screenshots

Star 93.93 screens
Rhythm 983 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rhythm 98 at none against Star 93.9's shown. Rhythm 98 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Star 93.9 against 5.0 for Rhythm 98. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm 98 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star 93.9 ships an update every 3 months, Rhythm 98 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Star 93.9 versus Rhythm 98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar 93.9Rhythm 98
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB44 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTownsquare Media, LLCMBU Networks LLC

Customer experience

Star 93.9

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rhythm 98

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Star 93.9

No in-app purchases

None

Rhythm 98

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star 93.9 free?
Star 93.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rhythm 98 free?
Rhythm 98 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star 93.9 or Rhythm 98?
Star 93.9 and Rhythm 98 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Star 93.9 or Rhythm 98 have ads?
Star 93.9 shows ads; Rhythm 98 does not.
Which is updated more often, Star 93.9 or Rhythm 98?
Star 93.9 ships an update every 3 months, and Rhythm 98 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Star 93.9 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rhythm 98 on October 30, 2026.

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