MusicXP vs Planet Jamz
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
Planet Jamz
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The All-New Planet Jamz plays the best throwbacks from the '80s, '90s and 2000s. The format is a perfect mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Top-40 music from that era. The presentation is fun, dynamic, and high-energy, with station promotions, giveaways and interaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Planet Jamz at every 4 months against MusicXP's every 44 months. Planet Jamz also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). 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, Planet Jamz every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MusicXP | Planet Jamz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Every 4 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 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Music Experience, LLC | Fountain City Broadcasting LLC |
In-app purchases
MusicXP
No in-app purchases
Planet Jamz
No in-app purchases
Questions
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