# Majic 102.3 vs Q106dot5

The clearest difference is rating: Q106dot5 at 5.0 against Majic 102.3's 3.2. Q106dot5 also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Majic 102.3's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Q106dot5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Majic 102.3 has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Majic 102.3's written reviews are positive against 40% of Q106dot5's.

Majic 102.3 ships an update every 4 months, Q106dot5 every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Majic 102.3 | Q106dot5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majic-1023/id386508285/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q106dot5/id395134625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 89 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Urban One, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409075053) | [Cumulus Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/513445338) |

## What reviewers say

### Majic 102.3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majic-1023/id386508285)

Listen live to "The Real Sound of the DMV" featuring popular radio shows like The Russ Parr Morning Show and Donnie Simpson Show. Enjoy "Love And R&B" with Al B. Sure! This app provides radio streaming exclusively for users in the U.S. and Canada.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, The Russ Parr Morning Show, Donnie Simpson Show, Love And R&B with Al B. Sure!, U.S. & Canada streaming only

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Q106dot5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q106dot5/id395134625)

This app provides a mix of classic and contemporary R&B music, along with local news, community events, and engaging talk content. Stay informed and entertained with a focus on Baton Rouge's vibrant scene.

**Highlights:** R&B music streaming, Throwback hits, Local news updates, Community event highlights, Engaging talk content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Majic 102.3 free?

Majic 102.3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Q106dot5 free?

Q106dot5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Majic 102.3 or Q106dot5?

Q106dot5 is rated higher. Majic 102.3 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Q106dot5 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Majic 102.3 or Q106dot5 have ads?

Both Majic 102.3 and Q106dot5 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Majic 102.3 or Q106dot5?

Majic 102.3 ships an update every 4 months, and Q106dot5 every 5 months. Most recently, Majic 102.3 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Q106dot5 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.*