Comparison

Merle 100.1 vs Star 107.5

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

Head to head
About

Merle 100.1

Listen to classic country music from legendary artists like Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton. This station is perfect for fans of older country sounds, offering a great alternative to modern country music.

Highlights
  • Classic country music
  • Music from legendary artists
  • Alternative to modern country
  • Stream on iPhone and iPad
  • Ad-supported radio
Features
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Merle 100.1 is your station if you like the older country. Older music from Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood and many more. If the newer country is not what you're into...this is a great alternative! Great Country Classics on Merle 100.1

About

Star 107.5

Features
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Star 107.5 We Are a Urban Radio Station. Gainesville's New Home for R&B and Old School Jointz! The station plays a mix of R&B, Old School and pop music, as well as news and talk shows. It is known for its celebrity interviews, live performances, and exclusive music premieres.

Screenshots

Merle 100.14 screens
Star 107.54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Merle 100.1 at none against Star 107.5's shown. Star 107.5's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

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

Merle 100.1 ships an update every 25 months, Star 107.5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Merle 100.1 versus Star 107.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerle 100.1Star 107.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDowdy & Dowdy PartnershipBonaro German

In-app purchases

None

Merle 100.1

No in-app purchases

None

Star 107.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merle 100.1 free?
Merle 100.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star 107.5 free?
Star 107.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merle 100.1 or Star 107.5 have ads?
Star 107.5 shows ads; Merle 100.1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Merle 100.1 or Star 107.5?
Merle 100.1 ships an update every 25 months, and Star 107.5 every 3 months. Most recently, Merle 100.1 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Star 107.5 on November 5, 2026.

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