95sx vs Hot 98.3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
95sx
Listen to Charleston's top hits and enjoy engaging contests. Start your day with "The Bert Show" and experience positive vibes throughout the day.
- Hit music streaming
- Contests and giveaways
- Morning show "The Bert Show"
- Feel-good music vibes
- Local Charleston content
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Charleston's hit music, contests and fun. The Bert Show in the morning and feel good vibes all day long.
Hot 98.3
Stream your favorite Top 40 radio station live from anywhere. Access exclusive content and features from your preferred station on the go. This official free app keeps you connected to the music and more.
- Live radio streaming
- Exclusive content access
- On-the-go listening
- Top 40 music
- Official app
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Never be without your favorite radio station. Hot 98.3 is proud to present our OFFICIAL FREE radio app. Hot 98.3 - your #1 top 40 radio station. Listen to us at work, home, or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hot 98.3 at 100% against 95sx's 91%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
95sx ships an update every 4 months, Hot 98.3 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 95sx | Hot 98.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | DICK BROADCASTING CO INC OF NORTH CAROLINA |
Customer experience
95sx
Hot 98.3
In-app purchases
95sx
No in-app purchases
Hot 98.3
No in-app purchases
