GROOTfm 90.5 vs Jacaranda FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GROOTfm 90.5
This app aims to inspire and mobilize South Africa through the power of Jesus Christ with "entertainment that makes a difference." It broadcasts hope and life through its radio station and online presence, striving to create a sustainable impact in the community.
- Inspirational Christian content
- Radio broadcasting
- Online streaming
- Community impact initiatives
- Hopeful messaging
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GROOTfm 90.5 is op ‘n missie om deur die verlossingskrag van Jesus Christus, Suid-Afrika en sy mense te inspireer, te mobiliseer, en ‘n impak te maak met “vermaak wat ‘n verskil maak”. Ons GAAN GROOT in alles wat ons doen – van die uitsaai tot die insaai! Ons kleur die klankgolwe in met hoop en woorde van lewe, en lééf ook GROOT in die klein om ‘n volhoubare verskil in ons gemeenskap te maak. GROOTfm 90.5, jou grootste FM! Luister na ons op FM 90.5, DStv Audio-Kanaal 820, via Internet, grootfm.co.za en ons toepassing, GROOTfm 90.5.
Jacaranda FM
Stream your favorite shows and feel-good music with uninterrupted audio. Personalize your music experience by liking or disliking songs, and directly engage with presenters by sending voice notes. Stay updated with breaking news and exclusive content.
- Seamless streaming
- Personalize playlist
- Engage with presenters
- Breaking news updates
- Exclusive features
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Download the Jacaranda FM app today to stay connected. Enjoy seamless streaming of your favourite shows, feel-good music, breaking news, and exclusive features. App Features: Solid Streaming: Experience uninterrupted music and show content. Personalise Your Playlist: Like and dislike songs to share your music preferences and shape what plays next. Engage with Presenters: Have something on your mind? Send a voice note directly to your favourite presenter—your voice matters! Download now and tune in to Your No.1 Feel-Good Station
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GROOTfm 90.5 at none against Jacaranda FM's shown. GROOTfm 90.5 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Jacaranda FM's advantage is ratings volume (333 vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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.
GROOTfm 90.5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jacaranda FM has 333 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of GROOTfm 90.5's written reviews are positive against 69% of Jacaranda FM's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GROOTfm 90.5 | Jacaranda FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 4.7 (333 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 69.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 333 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TRUTHTV (PTY) LTD | Kagiso Media Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
GROOTfm 90.5
Jacaranda FM
Bugs and requests
GROOTfm 90.5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Jacaranda FM
Reported bugs
7 issues- App stops working
- Audio does not play
- App crashes on launch
- Ads disrupt audio playback
- Inconsistent sound levels
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- App fails with network issues
- Airplay/Chromecast functionality is difficult
Requested features
3 requests- Fix app crashes on older devices (iPod touch 5th gen)
- Improve handling of network issues
- Enhance Airplay and Chromecast functionality
In-app purchases
GROOTfm 90.5
No in-app purchases
Jacaranda FM
No in-app purchases
Questions
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