# WFUV vs WBGO

WFUV and WBGO both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of WBGO's written reviews are positive against 13% of WFUV's. WBGO also leads on ratings volume (170 vs 22). WFUV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.0 for WFUV against 4.0 for WBGO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WBGO has 170 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of WFUV's written reviews are positive against 72% of WBGO's.

WFUV ships an update every 8 months, WBGO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WFUV | WBGO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfuv/id318394602/reviews) | **[4.0 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbgo/id354679755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacobs Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/303775585) | [NEWARK PUBLIC RADIO, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154512125) |

## What reviewers say

### WFUV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfuv/id318394602)

Access two live music streams and a vast archive of performances and video sessions. Enjoy commercial-free listening and viewing of exclusive content from a public media source.

**Highlights:** Two live music streams, FUV Live Vault performances, Video of private concerts, Commercial-free listening, Music discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great station content
- 👍 On-demand listening
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS
- 🐛 AirPlay issues
- 🐛 Buffering problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon start
- App does not open
- App crashes when adjusting volume
- App crashes when multitasking
- App crashes when switching streams

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix bugs
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS
- Fix AirPlay issues
- Add song title information


### WBGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbgo/id354679755)

Stream live jazz radio and access on-demand shows and podcasts from a renowned jazz station. Discover what's playing, read jazz news, and engage with the community. Experience jazz music and culture anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Live 24/7 jazz radio streaming, On-demand shows and podcasts, Real-time playlist information, Jazz news and culture updates, Community event and initiative engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WFUV free?

WFUV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WBGO free?

WBGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WFUV or WBGO?

WBGO is rated higher. WFUV averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while WBGO averages 4.0 from 170 ratings.

### Do WFUV or WBGO have ads?

WBGO shows ads; WFUV does not.

### Which is updated more often, WFUV or WBGO?

WFUV ships an update every 8 months, and WBGO every 5 months. Most recently, WFUV was updated on October 22, 2026 and WBGO on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*