Highway 104.9 vs Throwback 103
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Highway 104.9
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The Highway 104.9 is part of a family owned group o radio stations and magazines serving Mississippi and Louisiana. Its format is Classic Hit Country. The Highway 104.9 also features a local Game of the Week with Prep Football.
Throwback 103
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Throwback 103 plays all the top 40 hits from the 90s and early 2000's. You can listen in East Idaho on your HD compatible radio at 103.3 HD2. Broadcasting to Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Highway 104.9 at 15.0 against Throwback 103's 18.2. On price, update cadence, 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.
Highway 104.9 ships an update every 18 months, Throwback 103 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Highway 104.9 | Throwback 103 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Dowdy | Riverbend Communications Llc |
In-app purchases
Highway 104.9
No in-app purchases
Throwback 103
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Highway 104.9 free?
Is Throwback 103 free?
Do Highway 104.9 or Throwback 103 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Highway 104.9 or Throwback 103?
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