STAR 99.1 vs Magic 98.3 App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STAR 99.1
This app provides uplifting music and stories for listeners in the New York metropolitan area and beyond. It aims to encourage listeners and connect them with a spiritual narrative. Access additional stations featuring Gospel, Positive Hits, and Hip Hop music.
- Uplifting music and stories
- Encouraging content
- Spiritual connection
- Gospel HD-2 station
- Energy HD-3 station
- Positive Hits and Hip Hop station
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STAR 99.1 is uplifting music! We exist to share music and stories with listeners in the New York metropolitan area, throughout New Jersey, and the world that encourage, help you feel better, and invite you into the greater story of God in your life! Also through this app, you can listen to Gospel- Star 99.1's HD-2 station, and Energy- HD-3, Positive Hits and Hip Hop Station.
Magic 98.3 App
Stream Jersey's #1 music station live, wherever you go. Stay updated on local traffic, weather, community events, and connect with your favorite on-air personalities. Enjoy today's hits and yesterday's favorites from top artists.
- Live radio streaming
- On-air personality updates
- Event and contest information
- Local traffic and weather
- Community event listings
- Today's hits and yesterday's favorites
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Never leave Central Jersey with the touch of an app! The Magic 98.3 app lets you take Magic wherever you go, whenever you want! Listen live and stay connected with Magic events, interviews, contests, and your favorite personalities: Joel Katz, Debbie Mazella, Brett Radler, and more! Magic 98.3 is Jersey’s #1 music station, playing today’s hits, yesterday's favorites. You’ll hear Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, the Backstreet Boys, and more! We’ll also keep you updated on all things Central Jersey, including traffic, weather, and community events.
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Verdict
STAR 99.1 and Magic 98.3 App both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of STAR 99.1's written reviews are positive against 40% of Magic 98.3 App's. STAR 99.1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for STAR 99.1 against 4.8 for Magic 98.3 App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAR 99.1 has 834 ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of STAR 99.1's written reviews are positive against 40% of Magic 98.3 App's.
STAR 99.1 ships an update every 6 months, Magic 98.3 App every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STAR 99.1 | Magic 98.3 App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (834 ratings) — better | 4.8 (125 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.9% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 834 — better | 125 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pillar Ministries, Inc. | Beasley Broadcast Group |
Customer experience
STAR 99.1
Magic 98.3 App
Bugs and requests
STAR 99.1
Reported bugs
2 issues- App sometimes freezes or stops playing
- Older version of the app needs updating
Requested features
2 requests- Update the app with more features
- Add a Christmas music channel
Magic 98.3 App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
STAR 99.1
No in-app purchases
Magic 98.3 App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STAR 99.1 free?
Is Magic 98.3 App free?
Which has better reviews, STAR 99.1 or Magic 98.3 App?
Do STAR 99.1 or Magic 98.3 App have ads?
Which is updated more often, STAR 99.1 or Magic 98.3 App?
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