Comparison

Magic 103.3 FM vs Magic 102.9

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic 103.3 FM

Stream classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s live, 24/7. This application also features morning radio shows and is available as an AM broadcast in specific North Carolina locations.

Highlights
  • Live 24/7 streaming
  • Classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
  • Morning radio show broadcasts
  • AM Stereo broadcast option
  • Available on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Magic 103.3 FM, Classic Hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and More! It's the best music ever made! Stream live 24/7, and listen for Rick and Bubba weekday mornings. Magic 103.3 FM is also AM Stereo 1580 WZKY in Albemarle and Stanly County, NC

About

Magic 102.9

Features
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Magic 102.9 has your favorite R&B hits (old and new!) as well as your favorite personalities. Wake up to DeDe in the Morning and work with Nina Montgomery Middays and DL Hughley Afternoons. Every day Magic 102.9 serves up the hottest Southern Soul and Down Home Blues! Love Gospel? Enjoy Donnie McClurkin early mornings on Magic 102.9

Screenshots

Magic 103.3 FM3 screens
Magic 102.94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Magic 103.3 FM at none against Magic 102.9's shown. Magic 103.3 FM also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Magic 103.3 FM against 5.0 for Magic 102.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic 103.3 FM ships an update every 12 months, Magic 102.9 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Magic 103.3 FM versus Magic 102.9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic 103.3 FMMagic 102.9
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStanly CommunicationsCumulus Media

In-app purchases

None

Magic 103.3 FM

No in-app purchases

None

Magic 102.9

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic 103.3 FM free?
Magic 103.3 FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic 102.9 free?
Magic 102.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic 103.3 FM or Magic 102.9?
Magic 103.3 FM and Magic 102.9 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Magic 103.3 FM or Magic 102.9 have ads?
Magic 102.9 shows ads; Magic 103.3 FM does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic 103.3 FM or Magic 102.9?
Magic 103.3 FM ships an update every 12 months, and Magic 102.9 every 7 months. Most recently, Magic 103.3 FM was updated on October 18, 2026 and Magic 102.9 on October 26, 2026.

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