# 105.5 The X Factor vs BeatBuds

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 105.5 The X Factor at none against BeatBuds's 2. 105.5 The X Factor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeatBuds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 105.5 The X Factor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 105.5 The X Factor against 5.0 for BeatBuds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 105.5 The X Factor | BeatBuds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1055-the-x-factor/id509555137/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbuds/id6779416138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Score Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/509555142) | [Rohan Ramavajjala](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779416140) |

## What reviewers say

### 105.5 The X Factor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1055-the-x-factor/id509555137)

Listen to Southern Oklahoma's hit music station live, featuring popular morning shows and today's hottest tracks. Enjoy weekend programs like AT40 with Ryan Seacrest and live ECU sports broadcasts.

**Highlights:** Live music streaming, Kidd Kraddick In The Morning, Today's hottest hits, ECU Sports broadcasts, AT40 with Ryan Seacrest

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BeatBuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbuds/id6779416138)

Connect with other music lovers in real-time to discover new songs. Swap song snippets with matches and save tracks you love directly to your library. Experience music discovery through genuine human connection, not algorithms.

**Highlights:** Real-time matchmaking, Song swapping with other users, 30-second song previews, Save discovered tracks to library, Connect with users who share your taste, Review past matches and saved tracks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 105.5 The X Factor free?

105.5 The X Factor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BeatBuds free?

BeatBuds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 105.5 The X Factor or BeatBuds?

105.5 The X Factor and BeatBuds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do 105.5 The X Factor or BeatBuds have ads?

BeatBuds shows ads; 105.5 The X Factor does not.

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