Comparison

GD Legacy vs My 101.5

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

Head to head
About

GD Legacy

Access a monthly digital edition of a music publication with interactive features, including videos and interviews. Explore back issues, guides, and subscribe for continuous content access on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Monthly digital editions
  • Interactive features
  • Video content
  • Interviews with musicians
  • Tuition and music tracks
  • Redesigned storefront
  • Free trial promotions
Features
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This is the legacy app for Guitarist Deluxe subscribers.    Deluxe has ceased publication on the Adobe DPS platform. We are still publishing the digital edition, complete with video and interactive features including music tracks, interviews with top players and tuition, but on a new platform that allows us to: • Make the content available on iPhone & iPod Touch  • Offer free trial promotions  • Provide a redesigned storefront to make it much easier to find what you’re looking for  A new digital edition will be uploaded monthly for both subscribers and single issue purchasers. ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

About

My 101.5

Stay connected with the latest news and music on the go. This application provides access to all the content offered by the station directly on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Live music streaming
  • Latest news updates
  • On-the-go access
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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Download "The NEW MY 1015! app so you can get the latest news & music wherever you go. Listen to us on your smartphone and get access to everything our app has to offer such as:

Screenshots

GD Legacy4 screens
My 101.53 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My 101.5 at none against GD Legacy's 10. GD Legacy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. GD Legacy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My 101.5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GD Legacy against 5.0 for My 101.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GD Legacy ships an update every 3 months, My 101.5 every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GD Legacy versus My 101.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGD LegacyMy 101.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFuture plcInterTech Media, Inc.

Customer experience

GD Legacy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative57.0%

My 101.5

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GD Legacy

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes during download/use
  • Issues not appearing in the app
  • Previous purchases lost after updates
  • Subscription not recognized
  • Download errors
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  • Video/audio playback problems
  • Scrolling issues in landscape mode
  • Image rendering problems
  • Login/restore issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Faster download times
  • Consistent release schedule with print
  • Improved app stability
  • Restoration of previous purchases
  • Better customer support
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  • Fix for UK-only offers
  • Improved readability on all devices
  • Integration of music links (e.g., to iTunes)
  • Bookmarking functionality
  • Dark mode option

My 101.5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GD Legacy

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$11.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$19.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • November 2011$3.99
  • April 2012$5.99
  • July 2012$5.99
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  • August 2012$5.99
  • Summer 2012$5.99
  • November 2012$5.99
None

My 101.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GD Legacy free?
GD Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My 101.5 free?
My 101.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GD Legacy or My 101.5?
GD Legacy and My 101.5 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do GD Legacy or My 101.5 have ads?
My 101.5 shows ads; GD Legacy does not.
Which is updated more often, GD Legacy or My 101.5?
GD Legacy ships an update every 3 months, and My 101.5 every 20 months. Most recently, GD Legacy was updated on October 30, 2026 and My 101.5 on November 2, 2026.

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