MIX 103 vs The Hype Throwbacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIX 103
Stream classic Hip Hop and R&B music 24/7. Enjoy the smooth vibes and rhythmic beats that defined the genre, from old-school anthems to R&B hits.
- Classic Hip Hop and R&B music
- 24/7 digital stream
- Smooth vibes and rhythmic beats
- Old-school anthems
- R&B favorites
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Mix 1035 is your home for the greatest Classic Hip Hop and R&B tracks. We bring you the smooth vibes and rhythmic beats that shaped the genre. From old-school anthems to R&B favorites, keep the party going with our 24/7 digital stream.
The Hype Throwbacks
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.
- Curated throwback music collection
- Features classic artists
- Nostalgic listening experience
- Focus on simpler times
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Get your favorite THROWBACKS that take you back to when times were simple. Remember that square pizza in the lunch room? Yeah! Those simpler times! All your favorite THROWBACK artists in one place. South Mississippi's Best Throwbacks are on THE HYPE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Hype Throwbacks at 5.0 against MIX 103's 3.0. The Hype Throwbacks also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
The Hype Throwbacks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
MIX 103 ships an update every 11 months, The Hype Throwbacks every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIX 103 | The Hype Throwbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Usher | Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership |
Customer experience
MIX 103
The Hype Throwbacks
In-app purchases
MIX 103
No in-app purchases
The Hype Throwbacks
No in-app purchases
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