Bates FM vs Max Hits Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bates FM
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Bates FM offers 11 internet radio stations, completely free. Our redesigned app features: Every Genre You Love: 104.3 Jamz, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Country Hodgepodge, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Mix, All Mixed Up, Office Standards, R&B Hits, and R&B Mix spanning rock, country, urban, and decades of classics Full CarPlay Integration: Dedicated CarPlay app puts all 11 stations at your fingertips while driving Enhanced Features: Save unlimited favorites, Like stations to customize your experience, Modern intuitive design, High-quality streaming, No subscriptions or limits From classic rock to R&B, country to office standards - Bates FM has the perfect station for every moment.
Max Hits Now
This app delivers a continuous stream of today's biggest pop and country music hits. Discover chart-topping songs and new tracks from emerging artists. It's your primary source for non-stop music and industry news.
- Maximum hit music streaming
- Today's pop hits
- Today's country hits
- Chart-topping songs
- Latest tracks from emerging artists
- Music news
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Max Hits Now is your destination for Maximum Hit Music and Today's Pop & Country music hits! We play the biggest and hottest songs from the world of pop and country, with a mix of chart-topping hits and the latest tracks from up-and-coming artists. Tune in for non-stop hits and the latest news from the world of music. We're excited to be your go-to source for all things pop and country!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bates FM at none against Max Hits Now's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Bates FM ships an update every 3 months, Max Hits Now every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bates FM | Max Hits Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick White | Max Hits Now LLC |
In-app purchases
Bates FM
No in-app purchases
Max Hits Now
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bates FM free?
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