JiveRadio vs Jazzspirations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JiveRadio
Listen to a unique, genre-bending music mix from Central Oregon's KJIV 96.5FM. Access the live audio stream, view track information with album art, and find donation links for this non-profit organization.
- Live audio stream access
- Track information display
- Album art display
- Donor link
- Contact information
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The is the portal to all things Jive. This audio feed serves KJIV 96.5FM covering Central Oregon USA. JiveRadio's music mix is decidedly schizoclectic, which is our own term for genre-busting, free-range, borderless radio. Walls? We HATE walls! App provides stream access to the JiveRadio.org feed with track info & album art (when available), the all-important donor link and contact info. JiveRadio.org is wholly owned & operated by Open Sky Radio Corp., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Jazzspirations
Experience 24/7 smooth jazz, from soulful grooves to chill instrumental favorites. This app offers a rich listening experience for music lovers, streaming worldwide while supporting the Bella Breast Cancer Foundation.
- 24/7 smooth jazz streaming
- Soulful grooves and contemporary jazz
- Chill instrumental favorites
- Worldwide streaming
- Supports Bella Breast Cancer Foundation
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"WJZF brings the smooth jazz vibes you love—24/7! From soulful grooves and contemporary jazz to chill instrumental favorites, WJZF delivers a rich listening experience for music lovers who appreciate elegance, rhythm, and soul. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, WJZF is proud to serve our local community while streaming worldwide through this app. WJZF operates in partnership with the Bella Breast Cancer Foundation, supporting women through every stage of their breast cancer journey—before, during, and after treatment. Your support helps us share great music while backing a life-changing mission. Download now and stay in the groove with WJZF – Knoxville’s Jazz Flavors. "
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Jazzspirations at 5.0 against JiveRadio's 4.4. JiveRadio's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Jazzspirations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JiveRadio | Jazzspirations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OPEN SKY RADIO CORP | Brian Clay |
Customer experience
JiveRadio
Jazzspirations
In-app purchases
JiveRadio
No in-app purchases
Jazzspirations
No in-app purchases
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