Irie Jam vs Hawaii Reggae Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Irie Jam
Experience the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean with this radio app. Tune into a continuous stream of Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, and Calypso music, broadcasting live from New York City to a global audience. Stay connected to Caribbean culture anytime, anywhere.
- Live Caribbean radio
- Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Calypso
- Global broadcasting
- Caribbean culture content
- 24/7 streaming
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Welcome to Irie Jam Radio - the official home of 100% Caribbean vibes! Broadcasting from the heart of New York City to the world, we bring you the best in Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Calypso, and Caribbean culture - every day, all day. Tune in and stay connected to the pulse of the Caribbean diaspora.
Hawaii Reggae Network
Experience curated reggae music from legendary Hawaiian selectors with decades of experience. Enjoy 24/7 island vibes and world reggae tunes, handpicked for an authentic listening experience.
- Curated 24/7 reggae playlists
- Legendary selectors
- 40 years of reggae mastery
- World reggae
- Island vibe
- Expertly chosen tunes
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24/7 streaming reggae radio, live from Maui. Hawaii Reggae Network brings you world-class reggae—classic roots, modern vibes, and island culture—curated by broadcasters with deep connections to the reggae and Hawaiian communities. No algorithms. No corporate playlists. Just authentic reggae, 24 hours a day. Reggae vibes, world wide
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hawaii Reggae Network at 5.0 against Irie Jam's 4.0. Hawaii Reggae Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Irie Jam's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hawaii Reggae Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hawaii Reggae Network has 13 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.
Irie Jam ships an update every 3 months, Hawaii Reggae Network every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Irie Jam | Hawaii Reggae Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caribbean Global Network | Four Braddahs Media Inc |
Customer experience
Irie Jam
Hawaii Reggae Network
In-app purchases
Irie Jam
No in-app purchases
Hawaii Reggae Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
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