Jeffro.Radio vs Thunder 98.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jeffro.Radio
Stream pop, rock, and rhythmic hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today, live from Chicago. Enjoy a diverse playlist beyond typical radio selections, without subscriptions or commercials.
- Live music streaming
- Pop, rock, and rhythmic hits
- 80s, 90s, 2000s, and current music
- Commercial-free listening
- Subscription-free access
- Chicago-based live broadcast
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Jeffro Radio plays pop, rock, and rhythmic hits of the 80s, 90s, 2K + Today, live from Chicago! This isn't the same old list of 250 over-researched songs like you hear on terrestrial or even satellite radio. We're subscription-free and commercial-free!
Thunder 98.1
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen live to radio shows, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Article saving for offline reading
- Content sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Sierra Vista area with the Thunder 98.1 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from Thunder 98.1 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the Thunder 98.1 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Thunder 98.1 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Jeffro.Radio at 4.7 against Thunder 98.1's 3.0. Jeffro.Radio also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jeffro.Radio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jeffro.Radio has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Jeffro.Radio ships an update every 6 months, Thunder 98.1 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Jeffro.Radio | Thunder 98.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jeffro Radio | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Jeffro.Radio
Thunder 98.1
In-app purchases
Jeffro.Radio
No in-app purchases
Thunder 98.1
No in-app purchases
