BIG 107.7 vs 97.1 The Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIG 107.7
Stream classic rock hits and tune into iconic shows hosted by rock aficionados. Participate in contests to win exclusive prizes and stay updated with local news and events. Receive notifications for upcoming shows and special promotions.
- Extensive classic rock music collection
- Iconic shows with interviews and rare recordings
- Contests and giveaways for prizes
- Local news and event updates
- Notifications for shows and promotions
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Rock on with BIG 107.7 – Delmarva’s Classic Rock Station Features that rock: • Legendary rock hits: Dive into an extensive collection of classic rock tracks that span decades. • Iconic shows: Tune into shows hosted by rock aficionados and legendary artists. Enjoy in-depth interviews, rare recordings, and live performances that bring you closer to the rock stars you love. • Epic prizes: Participate in our contests and giveaways to win concert tickets, exclusive merchandise, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. • Stay updated: Get the latest news and events on Delmarva, courtesy of CoastTV. • Never miss a beat: Receive notifications about upcoming shows, exclusive features, and special promotions. Stay in the loop with all the latest happenings at BIG 107.7, your go-to station for the greatest classic rock.
97.1 The Wave
Stream your favorite beach station live from anywhere. Engage with the station by voting for songs, signing up for playback alerts, and using the Open Mic feature. Access exclusive contests and get the latest weather updates.
- Live radio streaming
- Song voting
- Playback alerts
- Open Mic feature
- App-exclusive contests
- Latest weather updates
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Listen to 97.1 The Wave, Your Beach Station - Stream 97.1 The Wave live anywhere - Vote for your favorite songs and sign up for alerts when they are about to play - Use the Open Mic feature to contact us anytime - Enter app-exclusive contests - Get the latest weather
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 97.1 The Wave at 5.0 against BIG 107.7's 3.5. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
97.1 The Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIG 107.7 | 97.1 The Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | WBOC | Forever Media |
Customer experience
BIG 107.7
97.1 The Wave
In-app purchases
BIG 107.7
No in-app purchases
97.1 The Wave
No in-app purchases
