# Goldenrb vs Smooth 70s

The clearest difference is ads: Goldenrb at none against Smooth 70s's shown. Goldenrb also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.9 for Goldenrb against 5.0 for Smooth 70s. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goldenrb has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Goldenrb ships an update every 25 months, Smooth 70s every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goldenrb | Smooth 70s |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldenrb/id1464559230/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-70s/id1528031987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLDENRB LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464559229) | [New Music Server](https://appshunter.io/developer/394622892) |

## What reviewers say

### Goldenrb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldenrb/id1464559230)

Stream jazz and R&B music 24/7 from a global online radio station. Enjoy a curated selection of music anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 24/7 music streaming, Global online radio, Jazz music, R&B music, Worldwide streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smooth 70s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-70s/id1528031987)

This app plays music from the 1970s all day long, featuring popular hits and forgotten gems. Engage with the station using a "shout-out" feature to request songs and potentially be heard on air.

**Highlights:** All 70s music playlist, Hit songs and flashback tracks, Listener song requests, On-air shout-outs, Plays all day

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goldenrb free?

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

### Is Smooth 70s free?

Smooth 70s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Goldenrb or Smooth 70s?

Smooth 70s is rated higher. Goldenrb averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Smooth 70s averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Goldenrb or Smooth 70s have ads?

Smooth 70s shows ads; Goldenrb does not.

### Which is updated more often, Goldenrb or Smooth 70s?

Goldenrb ships an update every 25 months, and Smooth 70s every 13 months. Most recently, Goldenrb was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smooth 70s on November 3, 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.*