Throwback 103 vs Planet Jamz
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.
Planet Jamz
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The All-New Planet Jamz plays the best throwbacks from the '80s, '90s and 2000s. The format is a perfect mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Top-40 music from that era. The presentation is fun, dynamic, and high-energy, with station promotions, giveaways and interaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Planet Jamz at every 4 months against Throwback 103's every 9 months. Planet Jamz also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Planet Jamz every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Throwback 103 | Planet Jamz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| 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 | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riverbend Communications Llc | Fountain City Broadcasting LLC |
In-app purchases
Throwback 103
No in-app purchases
Planet Jamz
No in-app purchases
