# 101X vs 103.3 The App

The clearest difference is rating: 101X at 4.7 against 103.3 The App's 3.7. 101X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 50%). 103.3 The App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

101X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 101X has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of 101X's written reviews are positive against 50% of 103.3 The App's.

101X ships an update every 5 months, 103.3 The App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 101X | 103.3 The App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1033-the-app/id6755802584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 59 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waterloo Media Group, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518049585) | [Alpha Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/669580948) |

## 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


### 103.3 The App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1033-the-app/id6755802584)

Listen to live radio streams, catch up on on-demand show content, and download podcasts for offline listening. Stay updated with breaking news and contest alerts. Connect to your car's media player and subscribe to newsletters for the latest updates.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand show content, Offline podcast downloads, Breaking news alerts, Contest notifications, Apple CarPlay integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 101X free?

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

### Is 103.3 The App free?

103.3 The App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 101X or 103.3 The App?

101X is rated higher. 101X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while 103.3 The App averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do 101X or 103.3 The App have ads?

103.3 The App shows ads; 101X does not.

### Which is updated more often, 101X or 103.3 The App?

101X ships an update every 5 months, and 103.3 The App every 2 months. Most recently, 101X was updated on October 23, 2026 and 103.3 The App on October 24, 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.*