# 93.3 WMMR vs Backyard Broadcasting

The clearest difference is rating: 93.3 WMMR at 4.7 against Backyard Broadcasting's 1.0. 93.3 WMMR also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 2). Backyard Broadcasting's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

93.3 WMMR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 93.3 WMMR has 3.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of 93.3 WMMR's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backyard Broadcasting's.

93.3 WMMR ships an update every 4 months, Backyard Broadcasting every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 93.3 WMMR | Backyard Broadcasting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/933-wmmr/id521801803/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-broadcasting/id1500802140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **39.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 29 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beasley Broadcast Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271218151) | [Backyard Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/427434552) |

## What reviewers say

### 93.3 WMMR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/933-wmmr/id521801803)

Stream live rock music from Philadelphia, featuring new releases and classics from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Access exclusive interviews, win prizes, listen to podcasts, and get the latest music and Philly news. Turn on notifications for VIP access.

**Highlights:** Live rock music streaming, Exclusive rockstar interviews, Podcast streaming, Prize giveaways, Music and Philly news updates, VIP access via notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Best rock station ever
- 🎶 WMMR rocks all day n night
- 🎧 Love having the ability to listen to the morning & afterwards radio show when I'm traveling
- 🔊 No place like WMMR
- 👍 Love this app, makes it so easy to listen wherever I am

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible audio functionality, app resets and plays ads when audio source changes
- 🔍 Too many ads, ads play in the middle of songs and cut off live stream
- 🔌 Crashes constantly, app stops working and needs to be restarted
- 🔇 Streaming issues, app frequently loses connection and cuts out
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently, especially when switching between apps or locking screen
- Streaming issues, app often loses connection and requires restarting
- Podcast playback issues, app doesn't remember where you left off

**Requested features**

- Bring back previous app interface with song/artist info and less ads
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Improve podcast functionality to remember playback position


### Backyard Broadcasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-broadcasting/id1500802140)

Access four distinct radio stations featuring country, rock, Top 40, and classic hits. Enjoy live broadcasts, contests, and drawings directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Four distinct music genres, Access to contests, Access to drawings, Instant station access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 93.3 WMMR free?

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

### Is Backyard Broadcasting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 93.3 WMMR or Backyard Broadcasting?

93.3 WMMR is rated higher. 93.3 WMMR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Backyard Broadcasting averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 93.3 WMMR or Backyard Broadcasting have ads?

Both 93.3 WMMR and Backyard Broadcasting show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 93.3 WMMR or Backyard Broadcasting?

93.3 WMMR ships an update every 4 months, and Backyard Broadcasting every 3 months. Most recently, 93.3 WMMR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Backyard Broadcasting on October 24, 2026.

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