# The Pick. vs WBKM

The clearest difference is ads: WBKM at none against The Pick.'s shown. WBKM also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). The Pick.'s advantage is update cadence (every 16 months vs every 65 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 — 5.0 for The Pick. against 4.9 for WBKM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WBKM has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Pick. ships an update every 16 months, WBKM every 65 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pick. | WBKM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pick/id1216256537/reviews)** | [4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbkm/id1408550221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 16 months** | Every 65 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rich Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/720851830) | [MUSIC GUILD INTERNATIONAL INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1408550220) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pick.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pick/id1216256537)

Listen to classic rock hits from legendary artists like Led Zeppelin, Queen, and AC/DC. This app brings the greatest rock music directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Classic rock music streaming, Features legendary artists, Live radio broadcast, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WBKM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbkm/id1408550221)

Stream a diverse range of music genres, including indie, classic rock, jazz, and blues, along with local New England selections and specialty shows. Enjoy 24/7 broadcasts from a studio in Burlington, Vermont.

**Highlights:** Deep track music selection, Indie music, Classic rock, Jazz and blues, Local New England music, Specialty programming, 24/7 broadcast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pick. free?

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

### Is WBKM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Pick. or WBKM?

The Pick. is rated higher. The Pick. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WBKM averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do The Pick. or WBKM have ads?

The Pick. shows ads; WBKM does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Pick. or WBKM?

The Pick. ships an update every 16 months, and WBKM every 65 months. Most recently, The Pick. was updated on October 29, 2026 and WBKM on October 24, 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.*