# Oldies Radio+ vs Magic

The clearest difference is update cadence: Oldies Radio+ at every 3 months against Magic's every 20 months. Oldies Radio+ also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Magic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads 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.

Magic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oldies Radio+ has 20K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Oldies Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic's.

Oldies Radio+ ships an update every 3 months, Magic every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oldies Radio+ | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldies-radio-plus/id515840652/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-albany/id960716293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Pamal Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/508028210) |

## What reviewers say

### Oldies Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldies-radio-plus/id515840652)

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to oldies music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask. Explore diverse channels featuring classic rock, big band, soul, and more.

**Highlights:** Extensive oldies radio station selection, Background audio playback, Diverse channel categories, Stations for 50s, 60s, 70s music, Big band and soul music channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎧 Variety of stations
- 🕰️ Nostalgic music experience
- 🎶 Excellent oldies music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive commercials/ads
- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- ⏱️ Long loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Compatibility issues with some devices

**Requested features**

- Favorite station list
- Sleep timer
- Ability to save last played station


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-albany/id960716293)

Stream live radio anytime, anywhere. Stay updated with breaking news, concert announcements, and exclusive contests. Connect directly with the studio via message, phone, or in-app messaging.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, News, traffic, and weather updates, Concert announcements and ticket giveaways, Direct studio messaging, Breaking news alerts, Exclusive contest notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oldies Radio+ free?

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

### Is Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Oldies Radio+ or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. Oldies Radio+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Magic averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Oldies Radio+ or Magic have ads?

Both Oldies Radio+ and Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oldies Radio+ or Magic?

Oldies Radio+ ships an update every 3 months, and Magic every 20 months. Most recently, Oldies Radio+ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Magic 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.*