Throwback 103 vs Suave 96.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Throwback 103
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Throwback 103 plays all the top 40 hits from the 90s and early 2000's. You can listen in East Idaho on your HD compatible radio at 103.3 HD2. Broadcasting to Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg and more.
Suave 96.9
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Suave 96.9 is a Spanish Contemporary station that plays the big international hits. The music mix includes the songs of contemporary Pop / Ballads, Reggaetón, Bachata, Grupos / Cumbias and Mariachi. It plays hits of the 90s, 2000s, 2010s and Today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Suave 96.9 at 15.0 against Throwback 103's 18.2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Throwback 103 ships an update every 9 months, Suave 96.9 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Throwback 103 | Suave 96.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riverbend Communications Llc | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
Throwback 103
No in-app purchases
Suave 96.9
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Throwback 103 free?
Is Suave 96.9 free?
Do Throwback 103 or Suave 96.9 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Throwback 103 or Suave 96.9?
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