Derby ONE vs BayPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Derby ONE
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Derby's OWN local commercial radio station playing The Music Derby Loves. Featuring local news, local traffic & travel and everything happening across our city.
BayPlay
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Media Bay of Plenty is the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s premier multimedia company, delivering radio, digital, and community services across the region. We operate three key radio stations. Radio 1XX, Bayrock, and Q97 Beats, each serving a unique audience: Radio 1XX is our community-focused station, providing local news, events, and programming that keeps residents informed and engaged. 90.5FM | 1242AM | 92.9FM Bayrock is the region’s home for rock, connecting passionate music fans with the best in heavier music. 93.7FM | 100.FM Q97 Beats is the Beat of the Bay, featuring Reggae, Roots, R&B, Soul and Hip Hop. 97.7FM | 99.3FM In addition to our broadcasting services, Media Bay of Plenty serves a critical community role as the official Civil Defence Station, providing emergency information and updates to ensure the safety and preparedness of the Eastern Bay of Plenty community. Through innovative campaigns, sponsorships, and on-air promotions, we help local businesses connect with audiences while fostering a strong sense of community. At Media Bay of Plenty, we’re dedicated to keeping the region informed, entertained, and connected. BayPlay is also the home to Community Connect - a platform for charities and non profits in the Eastern Bay of Plenty under the Eastern Bay Media Trust.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BayPlay at 3 against Derby ONE's —. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Derby ONE ships an update every 6 months, BayPlay every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Derby ONE | BayPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DERBY ONE RADIO LTD | MEDIA BAY OF PLENTY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Derby ONE
No in-app purchases
BayPlay
No in-app purchases
