BayPlay vs Bay Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BayPlay
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Media Bay of Plenty is the Eastern Bay of Plentyβs 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 regionβs 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, weβre 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.
Bay Player
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Bay Player is Malta's home for the biggest radio stations, music, playlists and podcasts. Listen to 89.7 Bay, Bay Easy 100.2 and Bay Throwbacks - anywhere and on demand. 89.7 Bay is Malta's Number 1 Hit Music Station, and the home of Jamie and Taryn on Bay Breakfast - weekday mornings from 6. Bay Easy 100.2 plays Malta's Greatest Hits - with Bay Easy Breakfast with Kurt Galea and Albert Galdes on the Home Run, through to Late Night Love and the Weekend Jam! Bay Throwbacks delivers nothing but old school vibes, and classic dance anthems - the hits Bay made famous, exclusively on Bay Player!
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Verdict
BayPlay and Bay Player are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BayPlay | Bay Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MEDIA BAY OF PLENTY LIMITED | Eden Entertainment Limited |
In-app purchases
BayPlay
No in-app purchases
Bay Player
No in-app purchases







