Jacobs Media vs Sheger FM 102.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jacobs Media
This app offers daily commentary on the evolving landscape of media and technology. It provides insights into old media, new technology, and strategies for navigating industry changes from the staff at Jacobs Media.
- Daily commentary on media and technology
- Insights into old and new media
- Marketing and strategy discussions
- Content from Jacobs Media staff
- Blog content accessible on mobile
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Media and technology are evolving at a rapid pace. The JacoBLOG provides a commentary about old media, new technology, and how we're navigating through the changes. Download this mobile version of our daily discussion about media, marketing, and strategy from the staff at Jacobs Media. From The Jacobs Media blog - www.jacobsmedia.com/blog.
Sheger FM 102.1
Listen to live radio streams and recorded shows from Ethiopia's first private radio station. Engage with the community through social media integration, send reports, and participate in polls. Stay updated with news and program information.
- Live audio streams
- Downloadable recorded shows (podcasts)
- Integrated social media feeds
- Radio reporter feature (send media)
- Notifications for news and contests
- Interactive flash polls
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SHEGER FM 102.1 'yenanetew radio' is the first private radio station in Ethiopia. We are proud to be Ethiopians...and we love our country more than anything! SHEGER FM 102.1 App is a user friendly media app that: 1. Allows you to listen to: • Audio Livestreams • Recorded shows (podcasts) – that you can either listen online or offline (after downloading them) without any data usage. 2. Makes you a part of SHEGER FM 102.1 Radio community, giving you access to the most important online communities the broadcaster has: • Facebook and the latest Facebook Posts (Integrated in the app) • Twitter posts – just one click apart • Website, Instagram, etc… 3. Gives you an interactive media experience through: • Radio Reporter Feature:: you can send pictures, audio, text, and video from your phone to the broadcaster • Notification Feature: you will be able to receive information about the latest news, programs, contests and sport competition results directly from your broadcaster • Flash Poll Feature: let your voice be heard, by answering to the hottest questions and polls the Radio will address to you. Download it now! It’s not just a Radio, it’s your next community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jacobs Media at none against Sheger FM 102.1's shown. Jacobs Media also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Sheger FM 102.1's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Sheger FM 102.1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheger FM 102.1 has 7.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Jacobs Media's written reviews are positive against 74% of Sheger FM 102.1's.
Jacobs Media ships an update every 15 months, Sheger FM 102.1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jacobs Media | Sheger FM 102.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (7.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 74.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacobs Media | Adey Tensae Media and Entertainment PLC |
Customer experience
Jacobs Media
Sheger FM 102.1
Bugs and requests
Jacobs Media
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sheger FM 102.1
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scrolling issues in podcast section
- Live stream playback problems
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Disappearing downloaded content
Requested features
5 requests- Add search functionality for archived programs
- Improve offline listening and download options
- Reduce intrusive ads and interruptions
- Provide more personalization and customization options
- Enhance app stability and performance
In-app purchases
Jacobs Media
No in-app purchases
Sheger FM 102.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Jacobs Media free?
Is Sheger FM 102.1 free?
Which has better reviews, Jacobs Media or Sheger FM 102.1?
Do Jacobs Media or Sheger FM 102.1 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Jacobs Media or Sheger FM 102.1?
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