97.9 The River vs WPBK 102.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
97.9 The River
Listen to the Greatest Hits from the Rock and Roll generation on your mobile device. This app brings timeless tunes from 97.9 "The River" wherever you go.
- Stream classic rock and roll radio
- Access Greatest Hits
- Mobile listening
- Official app
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Introducing the official app of 97.9 The River – your gateway to the Greatest Hits from the Rock and Roll generation! Now, you can carry the timeless tunes of 97.9 \"The River\" with you wherever you go on your mobile device.
WPBK 102.9
Stream live radio broadcasts from your local station, featuring morning shows, a community marketplace, and live sports coverage. Tune in to news, entertainment, and local events on the go.
- Live radio streaming
- Morning show broadcasts
- Community marketplace for buying/selling
- Live high school sports coverage
- Local news and events
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Listen to WPBK Radio wherever the day takes you. Start with Tim Estes, mornings from 6am to 9am, followed by the World Famous General Store where you can buy, sell, trade, and give away your items Monday through Saturday from 9am to 11am each day. Home of Lincoln County High School Football, Basketball, and Athletics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: WPBK 102.9 at free against 97.9 The River's ad-supported. 97.9 The River's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 97.9 The River against 5.0 for WPBK 102.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
97.9 The River ships an update every 6 months, WPBK 102.9 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 97.9 The River | WPBK 102.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fifth Avenue Broadcasting Company, Inc. | Southern Roots Broadcasting, LLC |
Customer experience
97.9 The River
WPBK 102.9
In-app purchases
97.9 The River
No in-app purchases
WPBK 102.9
No in-app purchases
