# 101X vs The Current Music

101X and The Current Music both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of 101X's written reviews are positive against 23% of The Current Music's. 101X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (56 vs 10). The Current Music's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 — 4.7 for 101X against 4.7 for The Current Music. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 101X has 56 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of 101X's written reviews are positive against 23% of The Current Music's.

101X ships an update every 5 months, The Current Music monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 101X | The Current Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-current-music/id1334353737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 22.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waterloo Media Group, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518049585) | [Minnesota Public Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/291121609) |

## What reviewers say

### 101X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282)

Wake up to relatable humor and a curated selection of alternative and indie music. This app features live and local DJs playing music that appeals to a smart, unconventional audience. Enjoy special programming like Chillville and the Austin Music Showcase.

**Highlights:** Relatable weekday morning humor, Alternative and indie music, Live & Local DJs, Sunday morning Chillville, Sunday night Austin Music Showcase, Local Austin music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎙️ Excellent morning show (Jason & Deb)
- 🌍 Listen anywhere, cures homesickness
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Improved performance over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many commercials
- 🐛 App crashes frequently (especially with podcasts)
- 🪲 Buggy interface
- 🔊 Poor sound quality
- 🔄 Repetitive commercials/skits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to listen to podcasts
- App crashes when trying to open podcasts
- Connects to wrong saved recording
- Audio keeps coming in and out
- Commercials interrupted by screaming/songs

**Requested features**

- Fix podcast crashing
- More variety in music if not local commercials
- Improve interface
- Fix alarm issues for specific programs
- More accurate song history/now playing information


### The Current Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-current-music/id1334353737)

Stream live radio from an independent public radio station featuring authentic and independent new music. Access additional curated music streams directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Livestream The Current, Additional music streams, Radio Heartland stream, Local Current stream, Rock the Cradle stream

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 101X free?

101X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Current Music free?

The Current Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 101X or The Current Music?

The Current Music is rated higher. 101X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while The Current Music averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do 101X or The Current Music have ads?

The Current Music shows ads; 101X does not.

### Which is updated more often, 101X or The Current Music?

101X ships an update every 5 months, and The Current Music monthly. Most recently, 101X was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Current Music on October 22, 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.*