Comparison

FOX 103.1 vs The Zone 96.1

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

Head to head
About

FOX 103.1

Listen to Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites 24/7. Stay informed with music, news, weather, and local information. Connect with the studio and enjoy fun programs.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Music, news, and weather updates
  • Studio message connection
  • Access to programs
  • 24/7 content
Features
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Fox 103.1, WJGK, is your station playing Today's Hits, and Yesterday's Favorites. Download our Free app and stay connected. We've got the Music you need 24/7, and we'll keep you informed and up to date with all the Music, News, Weather, and Information you really need to know. Connect to our studio and leave us a message. You'll also be able to connect to all the fun and exciting programs we have for you. Never be without the FOX. Download our app today and check out all the exciting features we have for you

About

The Zone 96.1

Features
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Northern Nevada’s newest station is 96-1 THE ZONE (106.5 in Carson City). It is a contemporary Alternative music station featuring artists like: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boys, Blink 182 and many more. The Zone starts the day with “The Woody Show” one of the most listened-to shows in LA and broadcast on dozens of stations across America.

Screenshots

FOX 103.13 screens
The Zone 96.14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FOX 103.1 at every 4 months against The Zone 96.1's every 10 months. The Zone 96.1'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

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

FOX 103.1 ships an update every 4 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FOX 103.1 versus The Zone 96.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFOX 103.1The Zone 96.1
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunrise Digital Media LTD.Reno Media Group, L.P.

In-app purchases

None

FOX 103.1

No in-app purchases

None

The Zone 96.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FOX 103.1 free?
FOX 103.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Zone 96.1 free?
The Zone 96.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FOX 103.1 or The Zone 96.1 have ads?
Both FOX 103.1 and The Zone 96.1 show ads.
Which is updated more often, FOX 103.1 or The Zone 96.1?
FOX 103.1 ships an update every 4 months, and The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. Most recently, FOX 103.1 was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Zone 96.1 on November 4, 2026.

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