# CoCalm vs The Hype Throwbacks

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CoCalm at 143 against The Hype Throwbacks's 1. CoCalm also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 CoCalm against 5.0 for The Hype Throwbacks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoCalm has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CoCalm ships an update every 2 months, The Hype Throwbacks every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoCalm | The Hype Throwbacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocalm/id1438303497/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hype-throwbacks/id1671860921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CoCalm Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438303496) | [Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/911597243) |

## What reviewers say

### CoCalm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocalm/id1438303497)

Discover a diverse entertainment platform featuring music, videos, and a live radio station. It also serves as a showcase for independent artists across various creative fields, offering them opportunities to gain exposure.

**Highlights:** Music library, Video content, 24/7 live radio, Artist showcase opportunities, Apparel store

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Hype Throwbacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hype-throwbacks/id1671860921)

Relive nostalgic music from simpler times with a curated collection of throwback artists. This app brings you the best of the past, reminiscent of childhood memories and classic tunes.

**Highlights:** Curated throwback music collection, Features classic artists, Nostalgic listening experience, Focus on simpler times

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoCalm free?

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

### Is The Hype Throwbacks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoCalm or The Hype Throwbacks?

The Hype Throwbacks is rated higher. CoCalm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while The Hype Throwbacks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CoCalm or The Hype Throwbacks have ads?

Neither CoCalm nor The Hype Throwbacks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoCalm or The Hype Throwbacks?

CoCalm ships an update every 2 months, and The Hype Throwbacks every 13 months. Most recently, CoCalm was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Hype Throwbacks 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.*