# triple j vs Star 104.5 Player

The clearest difference is ads: triple j at none against Star 104.5 Player's shown. triple j also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 2). Star 104.5 Player's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for triple j against 5.0 for Star 104.5 Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: triple j has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 75% positive.

triple j ships an update every 3 weeks, Star 104.5 Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | triple j | Star 104.5 Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-j/id458003957/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-1045-player/id1068731232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 152 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Australian Broadcasting Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/306583232) | [Nova Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518690922) |

## What reviewers say

### triple j

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-j/id458003957)

Stream live radio, catch up on favorite shows, and discover new music. Access news, exclusive sessions, and easily add songs to your streaming playlists. Find local frequencies and manage your listening experience.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand show catch-up, Music news updates, Add songs to playlists, Find FM frequencies, AirPlay and Chromecast support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Great music
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Incredible!
- 🚀 Love the J's

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Keeps saying it can't download content
- 🐛 Frustrating
- 🐛 Sketchy On Demand
- 🐛 Doesn't update song info

**Reported bugs**

- Station jumping issue
- Song history refreshing/disappearing
- Chromecast issues
- Spotify integration issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save favorite mixes
- Offline listening for On Demand content
- Sonos integration


### Star 104.5 Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-1045-player/id1068731232)

Stream live radio, access on-demand news, and explore a vast library of podcasts. Customize your music selection from the 80s to today and enjoy local updates on traffic and weather. Listen on the go with Apple CarPlay compatibility.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand news access, Podcast library, Customizable music selection, Local traffic and weather updates, Apple CarPlay support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is triple j free?

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

### Is Star 104.5 Player free?

Star 104.5 Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, triple j or Star 104.5 Player?

Star 104.5 Player is rated higher. triple j averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Star 104.5 Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do triple j or Star 104.5 Player have ads?

Star 104.5 Player shows ads; triple j does not.

### Which is updated more often, triple j or Star 104.5 Player?

triple j ships an update every 3 weeks, and Star 104.5 Player monthly. Most recently, triple j was updated on October 30, 2026 and Star 104.5 Player on October 29, 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.*