Big 98.1 vs KWPC.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big 98.1
Stream classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, featuring iconic artists like Elton John, The Beatles, and Madonna. Enjoy the biggest songs of your life with this radio app.
- Classic hits radio
- 60s music
- 70s music
- 80s music
- Iconic artists
- Live streaming
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LONG ISLAND'S GREATEST HITS, FROM ELTON JOHN, BILLY JOEL, PHIL COLLINS, THE EAGLES, MADONNA,,HUEY LEWIS, PRINCE TO THE BEATLES, STONES, MOTOWN ERA TOO!.THE BIGGEST SONGS OF YOUR LIFE FROM THE 80’S 70'S, & 60’S!
KWPC.
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Listen to KWPC – The Voice of Muscatine, Iowa – anytime, anywhere! Stream your favorite personalities, get caught up on the latest local news and information from voiceofmuscatine.com, and much more – 24/7.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Big 98.1 at 16.6 against KWPC.'s 18.2. On price, update cadence, 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.
Big 98.1 ships an update every 6 months, KWPC. every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big 98.1 | KWPC. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JVC Media LLC | VMPP LLC |
In-app purchases
Big 98.1
No in-app purchases
KWPC.
No in-app purchases
