Life 97.9 vs Fergus Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Life 97.9
Listen to Christian music radio live, explore podcasts, and find local events. This app brings uplifting music and content from Fargo, North Dakota, to your device.
- Live radio streaming
- Podcast discovery
- Event listings
- Video content
- Christian music
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Take Life 97.9 with you wherever you go. Listen live, discover podcasts and events, watch videos, and more. Life 97.9 is Christian music radio for Fargo, North Dakota, and beyond!
Fergus Now
Access local news, weather, and sports updates for Otter Tail County. Stream popular radio stations like KBRF, Real Rock Z103, KJ Country 96.5, and Channel 977.
- Local news updates
- Weather forecasts
- Sports information
- Live radio streaming
- Multiple radio station options
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Fergus now is your destination for local news, weather, sports information, and your favorite radio stations in the Otter Tail County Lakes Area! Listen to KBRF, Real Rock Z103, KJ Country 96.5, or Channel 977, and catch up on the latest news with Fergus Now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Life 97.9 at 100% against Fergus Now's 0%. Life 97.9 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Life 97.9 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Life 97.9's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fergus Now's.
Life 97.9 ships an update every 8 months, Fergus Now every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Life 97.9 | Fergus Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Northwestern Media | Leighton Broadcasting |
Customer experience
Life 97.9
Fergus Now
In-app purchases
Life 97.9
No in-app purchases
Fergus Now
No in-app purchases
