Comparison

103 vs Rock 101.5

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

103

This app provides a classic rock radio experience, featuring hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s, along with some current tracks. It serves a wide area in Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas with a strong signal.

Highlights
  • Classic rock music from the '70s, '80s, and '90s
  • Includes some current tracks
  • Powerful signal coverage
  • Serves Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas
Features
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103-9 THE HAWK is the only classic rock station in Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas. The Hawk plays a strategic blend of the best classic rock from the '70s, '80s, and '90s and some currents. With its powerful signal, 103.9 THE HAWK reaches 11 counties surrounding McCook, Nebraska.

About

Rock 101.5

Features
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Never be without your favorite rock station. Rock 101.5 is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to the greatest classic rock ever recorded at work, home, or on the road! Live stream KROR 101.5 FM for non-stop Classic Rock. View current and recently played tracks. Stay informed with local news and weather for the Tri-Cities area. Use the alarm clock to wake up to the legends of rock. Access exclusive station content and special classic rock features.

Screenshots

1034 screens
Rock 101.54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rock 101.5 at none against 103's shown. Rock 101.5 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

103 ships an update every 13 months, Rock 101.5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
103 versus Rock 101.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter103Rock 101.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArmada Media CorporationAlan Usher

In-app purchases

None

103

No in-app purchases

None

Rock 101.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 103 free?
103 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rock 101.5 free?
Rock 101.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 103 or Rock 101.5 have ads?
103 shows ads; Rock 101.5 does not.
Which is updated more often, 103 or Rock 101.5?
103 ships an update every 13 months, and Rock 101.5 every 3 months. Most recently, 103 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rock 101.5 on October 31, 2026.

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