# STAR 94.5 vs HOT 977

The clearest difference is ratings volume: STAR 94.5 at 211 against HOT 977's 11. STAR 94.5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for STAR 94.5 against 4.8 for HOT 977. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAR 94.5 has 211 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

STAR 94.5 ships an update every 2 months, HOT 977 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STAR 94.5 | HOT 977 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-945/id690215997/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-977/id967328775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 55 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cox Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482) | [Beasley Broadcast Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271218151) |

## What reviewers say

### STAR 94.5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-945/id690215997)

Listen live to Orlando's premier R&B station 24/7. Engage with the station by voting for music, sending voice messages to play on air, and setting custom alarms with DJ greetings. Enjoy the hottest R&B hits from top artists.

**Highlights:** Live 24/7 R&B radio streaming, Vote on music selection, Record and send "Open Mic" messages, Set custom alarms with DJ greetings, Hear music from top R&B artists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- ❤️ Favorite radio station
- 👍 App works well normally
- 📻 Good for listening anywhere
- 😊 Makes commute enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches
- ⚠️ App not working recently
- 🚫 Won't open/load
- 📺 Too many commercials
- 🤔 App starts without user input

**Reported bugs**

- App has a lot of glitches
- App not working recently
- Only Abercrombie commercial plays
- Pop up states slow internet connection
- App not working giving error code 633

**Requested features**

- App needs to be updated
- Add an on/off switch for auto-play


### HOT 977

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-977/id967328775)

Listen to today's hit music station and connect with your favorite artists and songs. This app allows you to engage with the station like never before, bringing you closer to the music you love.

**Highlights:** Listen to today's hit music, Connect with artists, Discover favorite songs, Engage with the station

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STAR 94.5 free?

STAR 94.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HOT 977 free?

HOT 977 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STAR 94.5 or HOT 977?

HOT 977 is rated higher. STAR 94.5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while HOT 977 averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do STAR 94.5 or HOT 977 have ads?

Both STAR 94.5 and HOT 977 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, STAR 94.5 or HOT 977?

STAR 94.5 ships an update every 2 months, and HOT 977 every 5 months. Most recently, STAR 94.5 was updated on October 14, 2026 and HOT 977 on October 15, 2026.

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