98.9 Magic FM vs AIRFM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
98.9 Magic FM
Listen to the biggest hits from your favorite artists. This app brings you the latest music for your enjoyment.
- Plays today's biggest hits
- Features favorite artists
- Live music streaming
- Colorado Springs focus
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Playing today's biggest hits from your favorite artists for Colorado Springs
AIRFM
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AIRFM is an online 24/7 AI-powered radio experience built for people who love discovering music. Unlike traditional playlists, AIRFM feels like a real radio station with live programs, station IDs, curated music blocks, and a continuous listening experience designed to keep the music flowing all day. Features: • 24/7 live radio stream • Curated music programs • Hip-Hop, LoFi, Reggae, Jazz, Dancehall and more • AI-powered station experience • Personal profile and favorites • Save the songs and programs you love • Lightweight and easy to use Whether you're working, studying, driving, relaxing, or just looking for great music, AIRFM is always on. Your station. Your vibes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 98.9 Magic FM at none against AIRFM's 1. AIRFM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AIRFM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. 98.9 Magic FM asks for nothing beyond the download.
98.9 Magic FM ships an update every 6 months, AIRFM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 98.9 Magic FM | AIRFM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | barak paglin |
In-app purchases
98.9 Magic FM
No in-app purchases
AIRFM
- AirFM Premium$1.991 Month
