ShawnAccess vs 99.7 NOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShawnAccess
Unlock exclusive augmented reality experiences and gain special access to ticketed events, limited-edition merchandise, and prize packages. This app is designed for fans to get closer to their favorite artist.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Exclusive event access
- Limited-edition merchandise
- Prize package giveaways
- Fan engagement
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What is ShawnAccess? The app opens up opportunities for real-world augmented-reality experiences and special access to ticketed events, special limited-edition merch and even once-in-a-lifetime prize packages. If you're a Shawn Mendes fan, ShawnAccess really is your best chance to get closer to Shawn. We hope you love it! We built it for you!
99.7 NOW
Listen to your favorite hits and local radio shows live, anytime, anywhere. Interact with the station by leaving voice messages, entering contests for prizes, and staying updated on community events and station news.
- Live radio streaming
- Voice message submission
- Contest entry
- Station event updates
- In-app messaging
- Push notifications
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Listen to your favorite Bay area radio station on the go, in the palm of your hand. Listen for free, anytime of day with crystal clear audio quality. Enter contests and play games for great prizes like concert tickets! Find station events in the community and stay updated on ticket sales and live shows. Leave us a message to play on-air! With the 99.7 NOW app, you can access our shows, contests and podcasts whenever you want! - Stream 99.7 NOW anytime, anywhere - Catch up with Big Bay Mornings - Download podcasts to listen to offline with no internet connection - Connect the app to your car’s dashboard media player via Apple CarPlay (on supported car models)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShawnAccess at 82% against 99.7 NOW's 11%. ShawnAccess also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.
ShawnAccess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShawnAccess has 305 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of ShawnAccess's written reviews are positive against 11% of 99.7 NOW's.
ShawnAccess ships an update every 2 weeks, 99.7 NOW every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShawnAccess | 99.7 NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (305 ratings) — better | 3.5 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 305 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 321 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 237 Global, Inc. | Alpha Media, LLC |
Customer experience
ShawnAccess
99.7 NOW
Bugs and requests
ShawnAccess
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues with password reset and email not received
- Shawn Shop not loading or functioning properly
- App crashing or not opening on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to post, interact, and connect with other fans
- Implement VIP membership or fan features
- Improve delivery and order tracking options
99.7 NOW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShawnAccess
No in-app purchases
99.7 NOW
No in-app purchases
