The River 97.9 vs KIKF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The River 97.9
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen live to the station, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Article saving for offline reading
- Social media sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Great Falls area with the The River 97.9 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from The River 97.9 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the The River 97.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the The River 97.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
KIKF
Stream live top 40 country music from the region's leading radio station. Access the latest news and weather updates for the area. This station reaches a wide audience across the region.
- Live top 40 country music streaming
- Regional news updates
- Local weather forecasts
- Wide regional broadcast reach
- STARadio station
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Listen live to Great Falls best top 40 Country Music station in the region. The wolf not only plays the latest music but also offers the latest news and weather updates for the region. This power house radio station reaches listeners from all over the region. A STARadio station,406-771-1049.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The River 97.9 at every 2 months against KIKF's every 19 months. The River 97.9 also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 The River 97.9 against 5.0 for KIKF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
The River 97.9 ships an update every 2 months, KIKF every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The River 97.9 | KIKF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Staradio Corp |
Customer experience
The River 97.9
KIKF
In-app purchases
The River 97.9
No in-app purchases
KIKF
No in-app purchases
