96.5 The Alternative vs WeRock100
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
96.5 The Alternative
This app provides access to Boise's exclusive Alternative music station, focusing solely on playing music from popular Alternative artists. It offers a politics-free and no-nonsense listening experience for fans of the genre.
- Exclusive Alternative music
- Boise's only Alternative station
- Politics-free content
- Focus on popular artists
- Music-centric experience
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96.5 The Alternative is Boise's ONLY Alternative music station. 96.5 The Alternative is all about the music. No politics, no b.s., just the music. The Alternative features all your favorite Alternative artists.
WeRock100
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WeRock100 is a streaming 24 hour radio station. Playing the Best of all rock classic and new. Streaming WeRock100 is Movement to keep Rock alive. WeRock100 Radio, streaming the most diverse variety of rock music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 96.5 The Alternative at every 12 months against WeRock100's every 29 months. WeRock100's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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.
96.5 The Alternative ships an update every 12 months, WeRock100 every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 96.5 The Alternative | WeRock100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Illiad Media Boise, LLC | Darrel Davis |
In-app purchases
96.5 The Alternative
No in-app purchases
WeRock100
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 96.5 The Alternative free?
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Do 96.5 The Alternative or WeRock100 have ads?
Which is updated more often, 96.5 The Alternative or WeRock100?
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