X101 vs WJIB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X101
Stream your favorite local classic hits radio station on the go. Access playlists, news, podcasts, and connect via social media.
- Live radio streaming
- Access to playlists
- Local news updates
- Podcast listening
- Social media integration
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Download the official FREE X101 Always Classic app, it's easy to use! Take your favorite local radio station anywhere! X101 Always Classic is like no other Classic Hits station. With the official app, you can stay connected from work, home, or on the road, follow us on social media, get access to our playlist, Local News, podcasts and more!
WJIB
This app offers a continuous stream of classic hits from the 1950s through the 1980s. It aims to evoke nostalgia by playing music from memorable eras, celebrating past experiences and the songs associated with them.
- 24-hour music stream
- Hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s
- Nostalgic music experience
- Celebrates past memories
- Focus on classic hits
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Boston's Music & Memories. WJIB presents a commercial free, 24 hour mix of the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. A unique, nostalgic feel celebrates the best moments of our lives, reminding us of great times, special people, and unforgettable places where we heard these great songs.
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Verdict
X101 and WJIB both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of WJIB's written reviews are positive against 60% of X101's. WJIB also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 7). X101's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for X101 against 4.8 for WJIB. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of X101's written reviews are positive against 100% of WJIB's.
X101 ships an update every 11 months, WJIB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X101 | WJIB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eves Media Inc. | CodComm, Inc. |
Customer experience
X101
WJIB
In-app purchases
X101
No in-app purchases
WJIB
No in-app purchases
