# Y vs Hot 101.1

The clearest difference is rating: Hot 101.1 at 5.0 against Y's 3.5. Hot 101.1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Y's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 34 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hot 101.1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Y ships an update every 4 months, Hot 101.1 every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Y | Hot 101.1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y-103/id804604786/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-1011/id1399813338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cumulus Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/513445338) | [Kodiak Island Broadcasting Co Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562349102) |

## What reviewers say

### Y

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y-103/id804604786)

This app streams classic rock radio to Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. It features live DJ shows and programming schedules.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Classic rock music, DJ show schedules, Regional broadcast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hot 101.1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-1011/id1399813338)

Stream live radio from Kodiak, Alaska, featuring a mix of music from retro hits to current chart-toppers. Enjoy a diverse audio experience with this free application.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Retro music selection, Current music hits, Music from Kodiak, Alaska

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Y free?

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

### Is Hot 101.1 free?

Hot 101.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Y or Hot 101.1?

Hot 101.1 is rated higher. Y averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hot 101.1 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Y or Hot 101.1 have ads?

Y shows ads; Hot 101.1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Y or Hot 101.1?

Y ships an update every 4 months, and Hot 101.1 every 34 months. Most recently, Y was updated on September 16, 2026 and Hot 101.1 on October 21, 2026.

---

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