Comparison

Радио JAZZ vs Жара ФМ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Радио JAZZ

Listen to live jazz radio and explore various jazz subgenres. Enjoy podcasts, exclusive interviews, and live performances from leading artists.

Highlights

Live jazz radio stream
Various jazz subgenres
Podcasts with hosts
Exclusive interviews
Concerts and live performances

Features

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Слушайте прямой эфир Радио JAZZ, наслаждайтесь всеми направленими джаза (классика, смуз-джаз, вокальный, инструментальный и др.), слушайте подкасты с ведущими, эксклюзивные интервью, концерты и живые выступления.

About

Жара ФМ

Listen to a popular radio station online 24/7 with this app. It offers background playback, CarPlay support, and adjustable sound quality. You can also discover song titles and read the latest news.

Highlights

24/7 music streaming
Background playback
CarPlay support
Adjustable sound quality
Song title identification
News updates

Features

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Жара FM – мы одни такие жаркие! И на FM-частоте и на смартфоне совершенно бесплатно! Только самая актуальная музыка в режиме 24/7! - слушай любимую радиостанцию онлайн, в любое время и в любом месте, приложение работает в фоновом режиме, а также в режиме CarPlay; - выбирай нужное тебе качество звука; - мгновенно узнавай названия песен, звучащих в эфире; - читай самые горячие новости сайта zharamedia.ru; - будь в курсе событий холдинга Жара Media; И помни, Жара FM качает, остальные скачивают!

Screenshots

Радио JAZZ2 screens

Жара ФМ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Жара ФМ at 75% against Радио JAZZ's 42%. Жара ФМ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Радио JAZZ versus Жара ФМ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Радио JAZZ	Жара ФМ
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	41.5% of reviews	75.0% of reviews — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	39 MB	44 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Multimedia Holding	Crocus International ZAO

Customer experience

Радио JAZZ

Written reviews65 reviews

Positive41.5%

Neutral18.5%

Negative40.0%

Жара ФМ

Written reviews4 reviews

Positive75.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Радио JAZZ

Reported bugs

21 issues

App not working after updates
App freezes on startup screen
App stops loading after update
App crashes after reaching time limit
App doesn't open after update

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App doesn't play due to internet error
App shows 'no internet' error
App crashes immediately after splash screen
App disconnects during playback
App doesn't resume playback after connection loss
App stops working when phone is locked
App doesn't open on iOS 9.3.5
App doesn't open after adding streams
App crashes on iPhone 6
App crashes on iOS 10.3.2
App crashes after update
Song titles and artists display as gibberish
Authorization issues
Login/password reset issues
Music stops playing when screen turns off on iPad
App doesn't resume after losing connection

Requested features

16 requests

Add horizontal orientation for tablets
Fix background playback on iPad
Add playlist/song history
Add ability to save song titles
Add voiceover support for visually impaired

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Add headset button control
Improve battery efficiency
Return to previous interface/functionality
Add more jazz music
Make play/pause button larger and more accessible
Show artist and song title clearly
Add option to disable/enable traffic saving
Add choice for automatic resume after connection loss
Add option to choose music styles/subgenres
Add album art display
Add previous 10 songs list

Жара ФМ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Радио JAZZ

No in-app purchases

None

Жара ФМ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Радио JAZZ free?

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

Is Жара ФМ free?

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

Do Радио JAZZ or Жара ФМ have ads?

Neither Радио JAZZ nor Жара ФМ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Радио JAZZ or Жара ФМ?

Радио JAZZ ships an update every 3 months, and Жара ФМ every 3 months. Most recently, Радио JAZZ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Жара ФМ on November 3, 2026.