radio.sydney vs HOT 876
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
radio.sydney
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KEY FEATURES: * The latest version of the popular radio.sydney app * Streamed in 320 kbps * Easy to use * Correct song data with curated, authentic album art delivered direct to your device from radio.sydney * No third party ads or irrelevant data radio.sydney is totally independent, with no religious, political or business affiliations.
HOT 876
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One App. Unlimited Entertainment. Welcome to HOT 876 RADIO, the all-in-one destination for live tv, live radio, movies, music videos, podcasts, breaking news, and authentic Jamaican entertainment. Whether you're at home or on the go, HOT 876 TV brings the best of Jamaican culture directly to your device. Watch live TV, enjoy exclusive original content, listen to HOT 876 Radio 24/7, discover new artists, catch live events, and stay connected with the latest entertainment—all from one powerful app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HOT 876 at fortnightly against radio.sydney's every 34 months. radio.sydney's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
radio.sydney ships an update every 34 months, HOT 876 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | radio.sydney | HOT 876 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Max Turner | kishon hamilton |
In-app purchases
radio.sydney
No in-app purchases
HOT 876
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is radio.sydney free?
Is HOT 876 free?
Do radio.sydney or HOT 876 have ads?
Which is updated more often, radio.sydney or HOT 876?
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