The Quake vs 103 Rocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Quake
Stream the greatest hits from legendary classic rock artists. Enjoy music from icons like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and Tom Petty anytime. This app is your go-to for an authentic rock and roll experience.
- Classic rock music streaming
- Features legendary artists
- Authentic rock and roll experience
- Plays music anytime
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The Quake plays the Best Classic Rock! All the classic rock superstars like AC/DC, Aerosmith, Led Zeplin, Rush, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Joan Jett and so many more! So when you really want to rock...remember the Quake will rock your world!
103 Rocks
Stream classic rock hits from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. Send comments and requests through the app and enjoy your favorite anthems on the go.
- Stream nonstop rock anthems
- Music from the 80s, 90s, and beyond
- Send comments and requests
- Listen on the go
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103 Rocks Classic Rock for the New Generation. Stream nonstop rock anthems from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. Crank up the volume and take the power of 103 Rocks anywhere you go!! Use the shoutout to send us your comments and requests and listen on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Quake at 5.0 against 103 Rocks's 1.0. The Quake also leads on ads (none vs shown). 103 Rocks's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Quake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
The Quake ships an update every 13 months, 103 Rocks every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Quake | 103 Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership | Tarurian Collins |
Customer experience
The Quake
103 Rocks
In-app purchases
The Quake
No in-app purchases
103 Rocks
No in-app purchases
