# GPB vs XTRA 106.3

The clearest difference is ads: GPB at none against XTRA 106.3's shown. GPB also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (65% vs 55%). XTRA 106.3's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 99). On price, update cadence, 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.

XTRA 106.3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XTRA 106.3 has 2.8K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of GPB's written reviews are positive against 55% of XTRA 106.3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPB | XTRA 106.3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpb/id940297307/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtra-1063/id1342236210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GPB Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/455158043) | [Dickey Broadcasting Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304341406) |

## What reviewers say

### GPB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpb/id940297307)

Stream live and on-demand audio and video content from Georgia Public Broadcasting. Features include DVR-like controls for live streams, program scheduling, and a search function to find content across multiple stations. Wake up to your favorite shows with the built-in alarm clock.

**Highlights:** Live audio and video streaming, DVR-like controls for live streams, On-demand content library, Program schedule integration, Search across multiple stations, Sleep timer and alarm clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content access
- 👍 Easy to listen anywhere
- 👍 Reliable live feed
- 👍 Informative reporting
- 👍 Non-partisan content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buffering issues
- 🐛 Random interruptions
- 🐛 Poor connectivity between networks
- 🐛 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App automatically closes when paused, losing place
- Randomly occurring PSAs interrupt programs
- Radio silence for minutes to hours
- App needs to be reopened when transitioning from home network to mobile
- Frozen transmission when transitioning from Wi-Fi to mobile

**Requested features**

- Ability to use app on Firestick, SmartTV, or Xbox
- UI refresh needed
- More specific search functionality


### XTRA 106.3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtra-1063/id1342236210)

Listen to Atlanta's only Conservative News and Talk Station live or on-demand. Access favorite shows via podcasts, replay full episodes, and stay updated with social media posts. Share the app easily with friends.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Podcast access, Full show replays, Social media feed integration, Easy sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear radio to hear the the Kimmer
- 👍 Great app, and the station
- 👍 Conservative radio is alive and well
- 👍 Terrific information, clear and real
- 👍 Awesome conservative talk station

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very unstable on car play side
- 🐛 App is broken, no longer works on iPhone iOS 18
- 🐛 App stops working after IOS 26 installed
- 🐛 Keeps Cutting Off, only plays when app is open
- 🐛 Stops the stream when screen locks on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on Apple devices after iOS updates
- App keeps closing after a few minutes
- App no longer allows listening while using other apps
- App constantly crashes and disconnects

**Requested features**

- Access to past Boortz commentaries
- Video coverage of the shows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPB free?

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

### Is XTRA 106.3 free?

XTRA 106.3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPB or XTRA 106.3?

XTRA 106.3 is rated higher. GPB averages 4.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while XTRA 106.3 averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do GPB or XTRA 106.3 have ads?

XTRA 106.3 shows ads; GPB does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPB or XTRA 106.3?

GPB ships an update every 3 months, and XTRA 106.3 every 3 months. Most recently, GPB was updated on September 20, 2026 and XTRA 106.3 on September 19, 2026.

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