HUR SOFLO vs Essence 360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HUR SOFLO
This internet radio station focuses on supporting emerging artists and playing the best of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Caribbean music. It aims to bring new personalities and artists to the forefront of South Florida's music scene.
- Supports upcoming artists
- Plays Hip-Hop
- Plays R&B
- Plays Caribbean music
- Features new personalities
- South Florida focus
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A well-known internet radio station is located in the southern region of the state of Florida. This station HUR SoFlo, shorten for Highly Unique Radio South Florida, is #1 for supporting upcoming artist music, and playing the best in Hip-Hop, R&B, and Caribbean music. HUR SoFlo is bringing the NEW WAVE of personalities & artists to the forefront in South Florida Radio.
Essence 360
This app is a comprehensive platform for Black women, offering inspiration, career support, community connection, and cultural content. It provides tools for personal and professional growth, wellness, and curated shopping experiences.
- Career development and job opportunities
- Community social space
- Curated news and cultural content
- Wellness tools and meditations
- Shopping for brands and essentials
- Event information and updates
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From headline stories and cultural moments to career support, wellness tools, and community, Essence 360 is your all-in-one destination to live fully, grow intentionally, and stay connected to what matters most. Created by and for Black women, this app brings together every facet of your journey—inspiration, opportunity, joy, and purpose. Whether you’re planning your next move, finding your center, or just taking a moment for you—Essence 360 is here for it. Growth Build toward your future with tools that support your personal and professional evolution. Career Explore the E-Suite for coaching, job opportunities, networking, and resources built for your success. Community Connect and express yourself in Golden Hour, the social space where mood meets meaning. News Stay informed with curated stories from Essence.com, Afropunk, Beautycon, and more. Wellness Tap into meditations, sound healing, breathwork, and daily affirmations. Culture Celebrate creativity and expression through original content, perspectives, and curated experiences. Shopping Find favorites and discover new brands, everyday essentials, and must-have style picks in one curated space. Events Experience the energy of ESSENCE Festival and other signature events from the Essence network of brands—RSVP, explore lineups, and stay in the know with real-time updates. Download Essence 360 and step into a space designed for your whole self—brilliant, bold, and becoming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HUR SOFLO at 100% against Essence 360's 15%. HUR SOFLO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and device support (3 vs 1). Essence 360's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
HUR SOFLO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HUR SOFLO's written reviews are positive against 15% of Essence 360's.
HUR SOFLO ships an update every 14 months, Essence 360 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HUR SOFLO | Essence 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | 3.2 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dwight Walker | Essence Communications Inc |
Customer experience
HUR SOFLO
Essence 360
Bugs and requests
HUR SOFLO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Essence 360
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on startup
- App does not open
- Verification code not sent or recognized
- Cannot create a username
- App crashes when entering profile information
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- Login errors ('Oops... an error has occurred')
- Cannot access purchased tickets
- Event information outdated (shows previous year's data)
- Delay in uploading schedule/lineup
- Unable to purchase tickets via app
- Cannot activate festival pass
- App not working for international phone numbers
- App is biased towards US residents
- Favorited events lost after app updates
- App goes black or crashes when trying to RSVP for screenings
Requested features
7 requests- Way to remove followers and block people
- Update event information immediately
- Include a full lineup schedule
- Map of lounges/stages and directions
- Planner to keep up with events
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- Option to check in/secure spots via app
- Shipping VIP items to home
In-app purchases
HUR SOFLO
No in-app purchases
Essence 360
No in-app purchases
Questions
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