# Goldenrb vs The Hype Throwbacks

The clearest difference is ads: Goldenrb at none against The Hype Throwbacks's shown. Goldenrb also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Hype Throwbacks's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 25 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 The Hype Throwbacks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goldenrb has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Goldenrb ships an update every 25 months, The Hype Throwbacks every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goldenrb | The Hype Throwbacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldenrb/id1464559230/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hype-throwbacks/id1671860921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLDENRB LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464559229) | [Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/911597243) |

## 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


### 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goldenrb free?

Goldenrb 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, Goldenrb or The Hype Throwbacks?

The Hype Throwbacks is rated higher. Goldenrb averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while The Hype Throwbacks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

The Hype Throwbacks shows ads; Goldenrb does not.

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

Goldenrb ships an update every 25 months, and The Hype Throwbacks every 12 months. Most recently, Goldenrb was updated on June 6, 2026 and The Hype Throwbacks on June 1, 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.*