Comparison

RNB Philly vs 105.1 The Bounce

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

Head to head

★ 4.8194 ratingsView app →

About

RNB Philly

Stream your favorite radio station live from anywhere. Get instant access to unique content and features with this official app. Radio streaming is available in the U.S. and Canada.

Highlights

Live radio streaming
Instant access to content
Unique features
Available in U.S. & Canada
Official app

Features

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Never be without your favorite radio station. RNB Philly is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home, or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features, and more! * Radio streaming only playable in the U.S. & CANADA

About

105.1 The Bounce

Listen to live radio streams featuring Throwback Hip-Hop and R&B music. Tune into popular on-air personalities and shows throughout the day, including morning and drive-time programs.

Highlights

Live radio streaming
Throwback Hip-Hop and R&B
Morning show
Midday show
Drive home show

Features

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105.1 The Bounce is Detroit's place for Throwback Hip-Hop & R&B! Stream live the Morning Bounce with Mean Jean & Shannon Renee, Kayla middays and J. Steele during your drive home.

Screenshots

RNB Philly4 screens

105.1 The Bounce2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RNB Philly at 57% against 105.1 The Bounce's 41%. RNB Philly also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RNB Philly ships an update every 3 months, 105.1 The Bounce every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

RNB Philly versus 105.1 The Bounce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RNB Philly	105.1 The Bounce
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.8 (194 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	57.1% of reviews — better	40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	194 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 4 months
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	16.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	88 MB	27 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Urban One, Inc.	Beasley Broadcast Group

Customer experience

RNB Philly

Written reviews7 reviews

Positive57.1%

Neutral28.6%

Negative14.3%

105.1 The Bounce

All ratings157 ratings

Positive97.5%

Neutral0.6%

Negative1.9%

Written reviews37 reviews

Positive40.5%

Neutral8.1%

Negative51.4%

Bugs and requests

RNB Philly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

105.1 The Bounce

Reported bugs

6 issues

App crashes on startup
Disconnects frequently
Slow to reconnect
Audio failure during games
Commercial intro plays again after switching networks

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Cannot play when connected to Bluetooth on iPad

Requested features

4 requests

Add 'On Demand/Podcast' section
Fix Bluetooth connectivity issues
Improve app stability for iOS 7
Ensure auto-play on app open

In-app purchases

None

RNB Philly

No in-app purchases

None

105.1 The Bounce

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RNB Philly free?

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

Is 105.1 The Bounce free?

105.1 The Bounce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do RNB Philly or 105.1 The Bounce have ads?

Both RNB Philly and 105.1 The Bounce show ads.

Which is updated more often, RNB Philly or 105.1 The Bounce?

RNB Philly ships an update every 3 months, and 105.1 The Bounce every 4 months. Most recently, RNB Philly was updated on October 24, 2026 and 105.1 The Bounce on October 22, 2026.