Throwback Z89 vs Y2K Rewind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Throwback Z89
Relive the past 40 years of music from WJPZ-FM Syracuse, a student-owned radio station. Enjoy your favorite Z89 jams from decades gone by.
- Listen to WJPZ-FM Syracuse hits
- Music from the past 40 years
- Student-owned radio station history
- Throwback music collection
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Throwback Z89 pays homage to the rich history of WJPZ-FM Syracuse, the only student-owned / operated station located on the campus of Syracuse University. Kick back & throwback with your favorite Z89 jams from the past 40 years!
Y2K Rewind
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Y2K Rewind takes you back to the greatest era in pop music. Stream the hits of the early 2000s — the songs you grew up with, playing 24/7. From Black Eyed Peas to Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson to Avril Lavigne, NSYNC to Katy Perry — Y2K Rewind plays the anthems that defined a generation. No skipping, no algorithms, just pure early 2000s radio. Features: • Live 24/7 streaming • Now playing with album art • Recently played history • Background playback — keep the music going while you use other apps • Lock screen and AirPods controls Whether you lived it the first time or discovered it later, Y2K Rewind is your station.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Y2K Rewind at none against Throwback Z89's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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.
| Parameter | Throwback Z89 | Y2K Rewind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Total IT, Inc. | Jacob Litwin |
In-app purchases
Throwback Z89
No in-app purchases
Y2K Rewind
No in-app purchases
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