# Magic 949 vs Q105

The clearest difference is rating: Q105 at 4.8 against Magic 949's 4.5. Q105 also leads on ratings volume (476 vs 21). Magic 949's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Q105 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Q105 has 476 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

Magic 949 ships an update every 6 weeks, Q105 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic 949 | Q105 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-949/id690136183/reviews) | **[4.8 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q105/id954623057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **476** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 55 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cox Media Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482) | [Beasley Broadcast Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271218151) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic 949

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-949/id690136183)

Listen to Tampa Bay's hit music station live, enter contests for exclusive prizes like concert tickets, and get song alerts. You can also set birthday reminders, dedicate songs, and vote for your favorite tracks.

**Highlights:** Live radio stream, Exclusive prize contests, Song alert notifications, Birthday reminders, Song dedications, View upcoming songs, Vote for music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Q105

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q105/id954623057)

Listen to Tampa Bay's favorite radio station playing hits from the 80s and 90s. Enjoy live streaming of the MJ Morning Show and other popular hosts. Participate in contests to win exciting prizes.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, 80s and 90s music, MJ Morning Show, Contests and prizes, Saturday Night Dance Party, On-demand listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic 949 free?

Magic 949 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Q105 free?

Q105 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic 949 or Q105?

Q105 is rated higher. Magic 949 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Q105 averages 4.8 from 476 ratings.

### Do Magic 949 or Q105 have ads?

Both Magic 949 and Q105 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic 949 or Q105?

Magic 949 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Q105 every 5 months. Most recently, Magic 949 was updated on July 4, 2026 and Q105 on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*