Comparison

HOT1AM vs ThisIsJester

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Mixes, Events & Visuals

Free

🎬 Entertainment

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About

HOT1AM

This app delivers a continuous stream of Christian Hip Hop, R&B, Afro Beats, and Caribbean Gospel music. It features live shows with hosts, interviews, and uplifting tracks throughout the day and night.

Highlights

Christian Hip Hop, R&B, Afro Beats, Caribbean Gospel
Live radio shows
Morning, Midday, and Evening programming
Interviews and uplifting tracks
24/7 music streaming

Features

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HOT1AM is an urban Christian digital radio station streaming directly to your smart devices, allowing you to listen anytime, anywhere. We play the latest Christian Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeat, and Caribbean Gospel music 24/7. Don’t miss the Evening Drive Show with Godfrey Chisholm, airing weekdays from 3 PM to 7 PM EST. Tune in and experience the sound of faith, culture, and inspiration.

About

ThisIsJester

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Jester brings mixes, events, and visuals into one clean mobile experience. Listen to curated mixes, explore new music releases, view upcoming event details, and browse exclusive albums and visuals from the Jester brand. Whether you want to catch the next show, replay your favorite sets, or stay connected with the latest content, the Jester app gives fans one place to discover what’s new. Features include: - Stream Jester's mixes - Browse upcoming events - Explore albums and visual content - Save favorites - Continue as a guest or sign in to sync activity - Stay connected with the latest Jester updates Built for fans who want quick access to mixes, events, and exclusive content from Jester.

Screenshots

HOT1AM4 screens

ThisIsJester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ThisIsJester at none against HOT1AM's shown. ThisIsJester also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOT1AM ships an update every 14 months, ThisIsJester fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

HOT1AM versus ThisIsJester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HOT1AM	ThisIsJester
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 14 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.2	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	47 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	HOT ONE AM INC	Jason Ciani

In-app purchases

None

HOT1AM

No in-app purchases

None

ThisIsJester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOT1AM free?

HOT1AM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ThisIsJester free?

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

Do HOT1AM or ThisIsJester have ads?

HOT1AM shows ads; ThisIsJester does not.

Which is updated more often, HOT1AM or ThisIsJester?

HOT1AM ships an update every 14 months, and ThisIsJester fortnightly. Most recently, HOT1AM was updated on September 19, 2026 and ThisIsJester on September 18, 2026.