94.9 HOM vs Coast 93.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
94.9 HOM
Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in Portland. 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
- Traffic updates
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Contest participation
- Article saving for offline viewing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Portland area with the 94.9 HOM 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 94.9 HOM 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 94.9 HOM app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the 94.9 HOM app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
Coast 93.1
Listen to a mix of hit music and fun throwbacks from a popular radio station. Enjoy your favorite tunes at work or on the go, whether you're in Maine or anywhere else.
- Live radio streaming
- Hit music playlist
- Fun throwbacks
- Listen on the go
- Workplace listening
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Coast 93-1, home of the Blake Show with Kelly and Todd, playing your mix of hit music and fun throwbacks! Listen at work and wherever you go, in Maine or Beyond!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Coast 93.1 at none against 94.9 HOM's shown. Coast 93.1 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 94.9 HOM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 2). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Coast 93.1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 94.9 HOM has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
94.9 HOM ships an update every 3 months, Coast 93.1 every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 94.9 HOM | Coast 93.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (86 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Saga Communications |
Customer experience
94.9 HOM
Coast 93.1
In-app purchases
94.9 HOM
No in-app purchases
Coast 93.1
No in-app purchases
