# The JOY FM vs J103

The clearest difference is ads: J103 at none against The JOY FM's shown. J103 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

J103 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of The JOY FM's written reviews are positive against 100% of J103's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The JOY FM | J103 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-joy-fm/id528252707/reviews) | **[4.9 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j103/id6743416024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radio Training Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/524688457) | [Partners for Christian Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/807537169) |

## What reviewers say

### The JOY FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-joy-fm/id528252707)

Listen to positive, uplifting Christian music from your favorite artists. Explore various music channels like JOY Worship, Classic JOY, and LF Radio to find more joy in your day.

**Highlights:** Positive uplifting music, Favorite Christian artists, JOY Worship channel, Classic JOY channel, LF Radio channel

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Uplifting music and content
- ✅ Allows listening to missed talks
- 👍 Great for spiritual upliftment
- 💖 Helps through hard times
- 🌟 Strengthens faith

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App disoriented, hard to find info
- 🐛 App not refreshing, frozen in time
- 👎 Florida version doesn't work
-  repetitive songs
- 🐛 App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App is disoriented and hard to find information
- App does not refresh and is frozen in time
- Florida version of the app does not work
- App plays the same songs repeatedly
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Allow state selection in app settings
- Fix battery drain issue
- Improve UI design and layout
- Fix Wi-Fi connection issues
- Allow alarm sound customization


### J103

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j103/id6743416024)

Stream your favorite Christian music radio station online. Send voice messages and call the DJs directly. Wake up to your favorite shows with the built-in alarm and set timers.

**Highlights:** High-quality music streaming, Send voice messages to DJs, Direct call to DJs, Built-in alarm clock, Sleep timer function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The JOY FM free?

The JOY FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is J103 free?

J103 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The JOY FM or J103?

J103 is rated higher. The JOY FM averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while J103 averages 4.9 from 163 ratings.

### Do The JOY FM or J103 have ads?

The JOY FM shows ads; J103 does not.

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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.*