MusicXP vs Throwback 103
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MusicXP
Stream a curated selection of Jazz and R&B music from the 70s to the 2000s and beyond. Enjoy commercial-free listening with a subscription to this internet radio station.
- Jazz and R&B music streaming
- Commercial-free listening
- Music from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s
- Internet radio station
- Subscription-based access
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Playing the Best in Jazz and R&B. Subscription-based internet, streaming radio station. No commercials! 50 years of music 70's, 80's, 90's 2000's and more. Visit our website to learn more and to subscribe. http://www.MusicXPRadio.com
Throwback 103
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Throwback 103 plays all the top 40 hits from the 90s and early 2000's. You can listen in East Idaho on your HD compatible radio at 103.3 HD2. Broadcasting to Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Throwback 103 at every 9 months against MusicXP's every 44 months. 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.
MusicXP ships an update every 44 months, Throwback 103 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MusicXP | Throwback 103 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Music Experience, LLC | Riverbend Communications Llc |
In-app purchases
MusicXP
No in-app purchases
Throwback 103
No in-app purchases
