MIX 103 vs Star 99
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.
Star 99
Listen to a mix of today's R&B hits and classic old school tracks. This station features popular artists from both eras, offering a continuous stream of your favorite R&B music.
- Today's R&B hits
- Classic old school R&B
- Featured morning show
- Artist spotlights
- Continuous music stream
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STAR 99 is the station for 40 minutes of Today's R&B and Old School and the new home of Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell. STAR 99 plays your favorite R&B from today from Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Bruno Mars, Tank, and your favorite old school from Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Maxwell, Charlie Wilson, The O'Jays, Isley Brothers and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Star 99 at 5.0 against MIX 103's 3.0. Star 99 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Star 99 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
MIX 103 ships an update every 11 months, Star 99 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIX 103 | Star 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Usher | Bonaro German |
Customer experience
MIX 103
Star 99
In-app purchases
MIX 103
No in-app purchases
Star 99
No in-app purchases
