# Jazz Radio+ vs Smooth Global

The clearest difference is ads: Smooth Global at none against Jazz Radio+'s shown. Smooth Global also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Jazz Radio+'s advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 24) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Jazz Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jazz Radio+ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Jazz Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Smooth Global's.

Jazz Radio+ ships an update every 3 months, Smooth Global every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jazz Radio+ | Smooth Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-radio-plus/id507789557/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-global/id512005407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [SmoothJazz.com Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199365434) |

## What reviewers say

### Jazz Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-radio-plus/id507789557)

Stream a vast collection of internet jazz radio stations, categorized by style like Bebop, Swing, Smooth, and Vocal. Enjoy background audio playback while browsing other apps. Discover new and classic jazz from around the world.

**Highlights:** Extensive jazz station selection, Background audio playback, Diverse genre categorization, Vocal and instrumental jazz, Bebop, Swing, and Smooth jazz, World and Chill jazz options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🌍 Wide variety of stations from around the world
- 🔊 High-quality audio
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🕰️ Relaxing and soothing music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional buffering or connection issues
- 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and saving favorite stations
- 🔊 Inconsistent audio quality across stations

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops playing when device goes to sleep
- Unexpected content (e.g. Christian radio) on some stations

**Requested features**

- Add sleep timer or auto-off feature
- Implement favorites/bookmarking system
- Improve station search and organization
- Provide more detailed station/artist information


### Smooth Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-global/id512005407)

Experience the world's first internet jazz radio station with a music and lifestyle app. Enjoy handcrafted radio stations, discover jazz festivals, listen to new music, and explore weekly airplay charts and jazz videos.

**Highlights:** Two handcrafted radio stations, Travel portal with jazz festivals, New music Listening Loft, Weekly Airplay Charts, Jazz videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jazz Radio+ free?

Jazz Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smooth Global free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jazz Radio+ or Smooth Global?

Jazz Radio+ is rated higher. Jazz Radio+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Smooth Global averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Jazz Radio+ or Smooth Global have ads?

Jazz Radio+ shows ads; Smooth Global does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jazz Radio+ or Smooth Global?

Jazz Radio+ ships an update every 3 months, and Smooth Global every 2 months. Most recently, Jazz Radio+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smooth Global 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.*