Comparison

STAR 88.3 vs Classic Hits 101.7

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

Head to head
About

STAR 88.3

This app offers an uplifting community experience centered around faith and family. It provides a space for connection and offers a boost of sanity and strength when needed.

Highlights
  • Uplifting community
  • Faith-centered content
  • Family connections
  • Inspirational messages
  • Music for encouragement
Features
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STAR 88.3 is more than just music, it’s an uplifting community. It’s fun and real, like visiting with friends, and a place where you can belong. We help you connect around the things you care about the most, like family and faith. When you need a rest from the stress or some hope, we are here to provide a boost of sanity and strength!

About

Classic Hits 101.7

Listen to Fort Wayne's Classic Hits station, featuring music from iconic artists. Enjoy morning shows and a curated selection of timeless hits.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Classic hits playlist
  • Morning show broadcasts
  • Music from iconic artists
  • Fort Wayne station
Features
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Classic Hits 101.7 Fort Wayne's Classic Hits Station with Jim and Carrie in the Morning playing songs from artists such as The Eagles, John Mellencamp, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bob Seger, Pat Benatar, Hall & Oates and more.

Screenshots

STAR 88.34 screens
Classic Hits 101.74 screens

Verdict

The call

STAR 88.3 and Classic Hits 101.7 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Classic Hits 101.7's written reviews are positive against 88% of STAR 88.3's. Classic Hits 101.7 also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for STAR 88.3 against 5.0 for Classic Hits 101.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of STAR 88.3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Classic Hits 101.7's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STAR 88.3 ships an update every 2 months, Classic Hits 101.7 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STAR 88.3 versus Classic Hits 101.7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAR 88.3Classic Hits 101.7
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTAR Educational Media Network, Inc.WTTS-FM

Customer experience

STAR 88.3

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Classic Hits 101.7

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

STAR 88.3

No in-app purchases

None

Classic Hits 101.7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STAR 88.3 free?
STAR 88.3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Hits 101.7 free?
Classic Hits 101.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STAR 88.3 or Classic Hits 101.7?
STAR 88.3 and Classic Hits 101.7 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do STAR 88.3 or Classic Hits 101.7 have ads?
Both STAR 88.3 and Classic Hits 101.7 show ads.
Which is updated more often, STAR 88.3 or Classic Hits 101.7?
STAR 88.3 ships an update every 2 months, and Classic Hits 101.7 every 4 months. Most recently, STAR 88.3 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Classic Hits 101.7 on October 7, 2026.

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