# Smooth FM vs Best Smooth Jazz

The clearest difference is ads: Best Smooth Jazz at none against Smooth FM's shown. Best Smooth Jazz also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (58 vs 16). Smooth FM's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 — 4.8 for Smooth FM against 4.8 for Best Smooth Jazz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Smooth FM's written reviews are positive against 97% of Best Smooth Jazz's.

Smooth FM ships an update every 4 weeks, Best Smooth Jazz every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smooth FM | Best Smooth Jazz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-fm/id465965097/reviews) | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-smooth-jazz/id811944835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 96.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BMHAudioPortugal Holdings, Unipessoal Lda & Comandita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718730319) | [Rod Lucas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273966665) |

## What reviewers say

### Smooth FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-fm/id465965097)

Discover a curated selection of Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Soul, Blues, and Bossa Nova music. Enjoy themed digital radios and take your favorite sounds with you anywhere.

**Highlights:** Curated music selection, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Soul, Blues, Bossa Nova, Themed digital radios, Portable music experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Best Smooth Jazz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-smooth-jazz/id811944835)

Listen to instrumental smooth jazz from five decades, featuring a wide range of renowned artists. This app offers a fusion of soulful instrumentals, perfect for discerning adults seeking a nu groove experience.

**Highlights:** All instrumental smooth jazz, Music from 5 decades, Features renowned artists, Soulful instrumental fusion, Nu groove for adults, Latest smooth jazz releases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smooth FM free?

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

### Is Best Smooth Jazz free?

Best Smooth Jazz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smooth FM or Best Smooth Jazz?

Best Smooth Jazz is rated higher. Smooth FM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Best Smooth Jazz averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do Smooth FM or Best Smooth Jazz have ads?

Smooth FM shows ads; Best Smooth Jazz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smooth FM or Best Smooth Jazz?

Smooth FM ships an update every 4 weeks, and Best Smooth Jazz every 12 months. Most recently, Smooth FM was updated on November 1, 2026 and Best Smooth Jazz on November 1, 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.*