Music Choice vs 94.3 Dockside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Music Choice
Discover hundreds of ad-free music channels curated by human experts, not algorithms. Simply pick a channel and enjoy a seamless listening experience without playlists or interruptions. Listen anywhere, from your commute to your smart TV.
- Human-curated music channels
- Ad-free listening
- No playlists or scrolling
- Skip songs
- Listen on multiple devices
- Sign in with cable provider
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Music picked by people who really know music. Finding something to listen to is easy. Music Choice gives you hundreds of ad-free channels with songs chosen by music experts, from the latest chart-toppers on Today’s Hits to holiday classics on Sounds of the Seasons, and everything in between. Pick a channel, press play, and see where the music takes you before you subscribe or create an account. --- FEATURES CHOSEN BY PEOPLE WHO KNOW MUSIC: Our music experts choose the songs for every channel, not algorithms. No AI-generated music, just real artists. JUST PRESS PLAY: No playlists to build, endless scrolling, or commercial radio chatter. Pick a channel and let us handle the rest. Whether you need focus music for work, background tracks for a Saturday cleaning spree, or soothing sounds to wind down, the right music is ready when you are. GO AHEAD, SKIP IT. We know every song can’t be your favorite. Skip what you’re not feeling and see what’s next. LISTEN ANYWHERE: From your morning commute with CarPlay to late nights on your Smart TV or web browser, Music Choice goes wherever you go. CABLE SUBSCRIBERS: Already get Music Choice channels through your cable TV package? Sign in with your provider credentials to listen free. --- ABOUT MUSIC CHOICE For more than 35 years, Music Choice has been a part of everyday routines and holiday traditions, adding a human touch to music wherever you are. Pick a channel, press play, and leave the music to us. --- Website: www.musicchoice.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/musicchoice Instagram: www.instagram.com/musicchoice X: www.x.com/musicchoice TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@_music_choice_ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/music-choice For more information or to get help with any of our products, please visit our Help Center at www.musicchoice.com/help Terms of Use: https://www.musicchoice.com/legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.musicchoice.com/legal/privacy-policy
94.3 Dockside
Stream your favorite radio station live and interact with the station. Vote for songs, receive playback alerts, and use the open mic feature to send messages. Enter exclusive contests for app users.
- Live station streaming
- Song voting
- Playback alerts
- Open Mic feature
- App-exclusive contests
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Listen to 94.3 Dockside: - Stream the station live - Vote for your favorite songs and sign up for alerts when they are about to play - Use the Open Mic feature to contact us anytime - Enter app-exclusive contests
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 94.3 Dockside at none against Music Choice's 2. 94.3 Dockside also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Music Choice's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (817 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Music Choice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 94.3 Dockside asks for nothing beyond the download.
94.3 Dockside holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Choice has 817 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Music Choice ships an update every 3 weeks, 94.3 Dockside every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Music Choice | 94.3 Dockside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (817 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 817 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Music Choice | WBOC |
Customer experience
Music Choice
94.3 Dockside
Bugs and requests
Music Choice
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Freezing/lagging during playback
- CarPlay compatibility issues
- Profile/login system not working properly
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Add sleep timer feature
- Offer standalone subscription option
- Improve channel organization and search
- Provide more control over music playback
- Develop dedicated Apple Watch app
94.3 Dockside
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Music Choice
- Music Choice Monthly$2.991 Month
- Music Choice Annual$29.991 Year
94.3 Dockside
No in-app purchases
