Comparison

77 WABC vs Oldies Radio+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

77 WABC

Access live and on-demand news talk radio content. This free application offers an easy-to-use interface for listening to your favorite shows.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • On-demand content
  • Easy to use interface
  • Free to download
Features
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Download the official 77 WABC app, it’s easy to use and always FREE!

About

Oldies Radio+

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to oldies music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask. Explore diverse channels featuring classic rock, big band, soul, and more.

Highlights
  • Extensive oldies radio station selection
  • Background audio playback
  • Diverse channel categories
  • Stations for 50s, 60s, 70s music
  • Big band and soul music channels
Features
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*** Oldies Radio+ *** - Streaming Internet Oldies Radio Stations Why is Oldies Radio+ the best? 1. More Stations YOU Want To Hear 2. Background Audio to surf the Web while you listen 3. Diverse Selection Of Channels (The King, Fab Four, Classic Crooners, Early Rock n'Roll and More) Station List: *** Most Popular *** GotRadio - Forever 50's A Beat les Tribute - SKY.FM Egghead - Golden Oldies GotRadio - Classic 60's The EP Express - Elvis Presley AddictedToRadio.com - Oldies The Oldies Channel on BOGO TopShelf New Oldies 181.FM - Classic Hits - Home of 60's and 70's Offshore Music Radio 50's 60's 70's Oldies - The 50s, 60s, & 70s - SKY.FM Flower Power Radio - 50's 60's & 70's GotRadio - Big Band Humboldt 101 The Strip *** All Oldies *** Abacus.fm Vintage AddictedToRadio.com - Oldies HyLitRadio, Great Oldies & Rock & Roll Oldies on BOGO Sock Hop TopShelf New Oldies Alltime Oldies Egghead Radio - Golden Oldies K-LUV Oldies *** Decades *** 181.FM - Home of 60's and 70's THREETEN RADIO - Hit music from the 70s, 80s and 90s The Retro Attic - 50s To 80s Rare Oldies Offshore Music Radio 50's 60's 70's Retroactive Radio - 60's, 70's & 80's Oldies - The 50s, 60s, & 70s - SKY.FM All 60s All The Time ALL HIT RADIO - four decades All Gold - 60s, 70s & 80s Superhits Flower Power Oldies - groovy 1960s mix Flower Power Radio - 50's 60's & 70's GotRadio - Classic 60's GotRadio - Forever 50's *** Big Band *** AddictedToRadio.com - Big Band Cantina GotRadio - Big Band The Home of the Big Bands - KCEA-FM *** Smooth Oldies *** AddictedToRadio.com - Easy Listening Chilltime Radio EZ Does It Net Radio *** Rhythm Oldies *** Ill Street Lounge: SomaFM TRUE CLASSICS - Best of R&B & Soul The Classic Soul Network ABSOLUTE MOTOWN Devils Radio: Bop Street Radio Radio Grapevine Rock 'n' Soul on WFMU *** Specialty Oldies *** A Beat les Tribute - SKY.FM The EP Express - Elvis Presley Heartbeat FM - Lovesongs 24/7 Diner Radio GotRadio - Musical Magic *** International Oldies *** Bide&Musique 60-70-80 laut.fm/arvy-fm Dublins A B C Hitalia 106.7 FM Live From Belgium R.E.M Votre Radio hautdebit Radio Italia 60 laut.fm/soulfood *** Oldies Mix *** AM 1220 WQUN motivational success Apple-FM: Apple-FM APS Radio Bad Song Radio Boom FM Bullseyeradio.com DECADE RADIO EMR Humboldt 101 K-EARTH 101 FM K-EARTH 101 HD2 K-LUV Classic Hits KFRC.com Classic Hits KGBS FM - The Music Machine KONO 101.1 KZQX The Legend Music from the Blue Light NRK Gull Powermix FM - JukeBox Channel PUREGOLD ROCK N ROLL Q105 Tampa Bay Radio 10 Gold Radio Birikina Radio 10 Gold Top4000 RADIO SERVICE RadioStarburst Richbro Radio Solid Gold 14k The Strip Sunshine Radio Network Crankinoldies Veronica FM AND MORE... FAQs Q: Where can I find these stations online? A: Each of the stations are run independently and have their own online presence. There are several online directories where you can find the stations featured in the app. Q: Why does the music occasionally skip? A: When songs are skipping, it is often because 1) that station's server has recently been reset or 2) the internet isn't filling the audio buffer fast enough. Usually these issues are resolved with faster internet, changing to a new station, or they resolve on their own after the server resets. Q: Why are some stations blank at times? A: Some of these stations are controlled by real DJs and if they aren't playing anything at the time or their site is down no music will play. Fortunately we have a variety of channels so you will always have a lot to choose from. For more information, including Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, visit http://www.myindieapp.com. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! Nick MyIndieApp.com

Screenshots

77 WABC4 screens
Oldies Radio+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oldies Radio+ at 97% against 77 WABC's 25%. Oldies Radio+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (20K vs 234). 77 WABC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oldies Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oldies Radio+ has 20K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of 77 WABC's written reviews are positive against 97% of Oldies Radio+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

77 WABC ships an update every 2 months, Oldies Radio+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
77 WABC versus Oldies Radio+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter77 WABCOldies Radio+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (234 ratings)4.7 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews96.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23420K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Apple Media, Inc.Nick Culbertson

Customer experience

77 WABC

All ratings203 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative33.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative68.7%

Oldies Radio+

All ratings20,126 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.2%

User reviews

77 WABC

From 234 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great radio content and programming
  • 🎙️ Popular shows and hosts (Anthony Cumia, Curtis Sliwa, Bernie & Sid)
  • 📻 Clear audio quality when working properly
  • 🔄 Podcast functionality available
  • ⏰ Sleep timer feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🔌 Constant need to restart app
  • 📱 Background streaming doesn't work reliably
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain
  • 🌡️ Generates excessive heat on device

Oldies Radio+

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Great music selection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎧 Variety of stations
  • 🕰️ Nostalgic music experience
  • 🎶 Excellent oldies music

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive commercials/ads
  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues
  • ⏱️ Long loading times

Bugs and requests

77 WABC

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during playback
  • Live stream cuts off randomly
  • Audio loops and repeats 45 seconds to 1 minute continuously
  • App stops working when phone goes to sleep
  • Background activity kills battery life
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  • Connection drops in weak signal areas
  • App won't open or gets stuck on 'retrieving latest content'
  • Podcast download causes app crash
  • Screen rotation broken on iPad
  • Excessive heat generation
  • Ads play out of order or during broadcasts
  • Streaming performance poor with 10-120 second delay
  • App only works when in foreground
  • Incompatible with iOS 12 and earlier versions
  • Alarm feature has audio control issues
  • Podcasts don't update without force quit
  • Polls don't load in app
  • Cannot create account with password

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix background streaming capability
  • Implement pause and rewind buffering for live streams
  • Add playback speed controls for podcasts
  • Improve podcast organization and display
  • Reduce or eliminate ads, or offer paid ad-free tier
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  • Better CarPlay integration and stability
  • Improve UI design with larger buttons and less wasted space
  • Remove forced login requirements
  • Add app status page to check system availability
  • Implement proper ad scheduling to avoid overlap with content
  • Better iOS compatibility for older devices

Oldies Radio+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Compatibility issues with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Favorite station list
  • Sleep timer
  • Ability to save last played station

In-app purchases

None

77 WABC

No in-app purchases

None

Oldies Radio+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 77 WABC free?
77 WABC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oldies Radio+ free?
Oldies Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 77 WABC or Oldies Radio+?
Oldies Radio+ is rated higher. 77 WABC averages 3.5 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Oldies Radio+ averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.
Do 77 WABC or Oldies Radio+ have ads?
Oldies Radio+ shows ads; 77 WABC does not.
Which is updated more often, 77 WABC or Oldies Radio+?
77 WABC ships an update every 2 months, and Oldies Radio+ every 3 months. Most recently, 77 WABC was updated on November 6, 2026 and Oldies Radio+ on November 8, 2026.

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