DanceMixUSA vs Bates FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DanceMixUSA
This app is an internet radio station focused on new dance music. It features chart-toppers, emerging artists, and DJ remix shows, broadcasting 24/7 for global dance music fans.
- New dance music
- Chart-toppers
- Emerging artists
- DJ remix shows
- 24/7 broadcasting
- Global audience
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Dance Mix USA is an internet radio station dedicated to the latest in new dance music, featuring the biggest chart-toppers, emerging artists, and airing several remix shows from DJ’s from around the world. Broadcasting 24/7 for dance music enthusiasts worldwide.
Bates FM
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Bates FM offers 11 internet radio stations, completely free. Our redesigned app features: Every Genre You Love: 104.3 Jamz, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Country Hodgepodge, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Mix, All Mixed Up, Office Standards, R&B Hits, and R&B Mix spanning rock, country, urban, and decades of classics Full CarPlay Integration: Dedicated CarPlay app puts all 11 stations at your fingertips while driving Enhanced Features: Save unlimited favorites, Like stations to customize your experience, Modern intuitive design, High-quality streaming, No subscriptions or limits From classic rock to R&B, country to office standards - Bates FM has the perfect station for every moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bates FM at none against DanceMixUSA's 4. Bates FM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, 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. DanceMixUSA sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bates FM asks for nothing beyond the download.
DanceMixUSA ships an update every 9 months, Bates FM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DanceMixUSA | Bates FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Hinthorn | Rick White |
In-app purchases
DanceMixUSA
- DanceMixUSA subscription$0.991 Month
- DanceMixUSA subscription$2.993 Months
- DanceMixUSA subscription$4.996 Months
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- DanceMixUSA subscription$9.991 Year
Bates FM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DanceMixUSA free?
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Do DanceMixUSA or Bates FM have ads?
Which is updated more often, DanceMixUSA or Bates FM?
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