# WHSN vs HERE Boston

The clearest difference is ads: HERE Boston at none against WHSN's shown. HERE Boston also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WHSN against 5.0 for HERE Boston. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HERE Boston has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WHSN ships an update every 27 months, HERE Boston monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WHSN | HERE Boston |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whsn/id545302580/reviews) | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-boston/id1435896182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New England School of Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/545302583) | [Hub Media & Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435896181) |

## What reviewers say

### WHSN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whsn/id545302580)

Stream live radio from a student-run alternative station. Request songs, view current track information, and explore more features. This app provides access to WHSN 89.3 FM, operated by students.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Song request feature, View current song information, Access to WHSN 89.3 FM, Student-run station content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HERE Boston

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-boston/id1435896182)

Discover local events and experiences in sports, music, comedy, and food. Share recommendations with friends and explore new opportunities in your area. Your guide to the best your region has to offer.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Explore sports, music, comedy, food, Share with friends, Uncover new opportunities, Personalized recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WHSN free?

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

### Is HERE Boston free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WHSN or HERE Boston?

WHSN and HERE Boston are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do WHSN or HERE Boston have ads?

WHSN shows ads; HERE Boston does not.

### Which is updated more often, WHSN or HERE Boston?

WHSN ships an update every 27 months, and HERE Boston monthly. Most recently, WHSN was updated on October 7, 2026 and HERE Boston on October 15, 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.*