The River 97.9 vs KOOL 105.1
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.
KOOL 105.1
This app allows listeners to tune into a local FM radio station, view recently played songs, and make song requests. Users can also rate music and record shoutouts to be played on air. It's positioned as the official listen at work station for the Flathead region.
- Live radio streaming
- View recently played songs
- Submit song requests
- Rate music
- Record and send shoutouts
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KWOL-FM is KOOL 105.1 FM in Kalispell, Montana! The all new KOOL 105.1 app is here! Check out the recently played songs or send in a request. Rate the music or record a shoutout and send it to us. If it's KOOL we'll play it on KOOL 105.1 FM! KOOL 105.1 is the Flathead's official listen at work station!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The River 97.9 at 5.0 against KOOL 105.1's 2.0. The River 97.9 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). KOOL 105.1's advantage is 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.
The River 97.9 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
The River 97.9 ships an update every 2 months, KOOL 105.1 every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The River 97.9 | KOOL 105.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Matt Desch |
Customer experience
The River 97.9
KOOL 105.1
In-app purchases
The River 97.9
No in-app purchases
KOOL 105.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
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