The Hype Throwbacks vs Roux102
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!
Roux102
Listen to a radio station broadcasting classic rock and pop hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Enjoy live community talk, trusted news, and weather updates.
- Classic rock and pop hits (70s-2000s)
- Live community talk shows
- Trusted news updates
- Hourly weather reports
- Global broadcast
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Welcome to Roux102 — Ruston’s home for Generation X radio, where the music is real, the voices are local, and the community comes first. Locally owned and operated by proud Ruston residents, Omega Entertainment, Roux102 is all about the soundtrack of Generation X — the anthems that defined the ’80s and ’90s, from grunge and alternative to classic hip-hop, new wave, and rock. And we throw in some 70’s and 2000’s, just because we can – and it’s fun to mix it up. If it played on your Walkman, your car stereo, or your college radio, you’ll find it here. Whether you’re a Tech or NLU alum, a lifelong local, or just passing through, Roux102 brings you the music you grew up with and the community you still call home. Live. Local. Loud. That’s Roux102.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Roux102 at every 5 months against The Hype Throwbacks's every 12 months. On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Roux102. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
The Hype Throwbacks ships an update every 12 months, Roux102 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Hype Throwbacks | Roux102 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dowdy & Dowdy Partnership | Omega Entertainment, LLC |
Customer experience
The Hype Throwbacks
Roux102
In-app purchases
The Hype Throwbacks
No in-app purchases
Roux102
No in-app purchases
