The Hype Throwbacks vs WESR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
WESR
Stream your favorite radio station live from anywhere. Access unique content and features instantly. Enjoy uninterrupted listening at work, home, or on the go.
- Live radio streaming
- Unique content access
- On-the-go listening
- Instant access to features
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Never be without your favorite radio station. Listen to us at work, home, or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! * Radio streaming only playable in the U.S. & CANADA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: WESR at 4 against The Hype Throwbacks's 1. On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Hype Throwbacks against 5.0 for WESR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
The Hype Throwbacks ships an update every 13 months, WESR every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Hype Throwbacks | WESR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership | East Star Entertainment, LLC |
Customer experience
The Hype Throwbacks
WESR
In-app purchases
The Hype Throwbacks
No in-app purchases
WESR
No in-app purchases
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