96.7 The Eagle vs 94.9 WDKB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
96.7 The Eagle
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen live to classic rock radio, interact with hosts, and get 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 and contest alerts
- Article saving for offline viewing
- Social media sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Rockford area with the 96.7 The Eagle 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 96.7 The Eagle 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 96.7 The Eagle app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the 96.7 The Eagle app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
94.9 WDKB
Listen to Northern Illinois' Hit Music Station live, featuring popular morning and midday shows, a 90s lunch hour, and weekday drive-time programming. Stay updated with Northern Illinois University Husky sports broadcasts.
- Live radio streaming
- Hit music programming
- Morning and midday shows
- 90s lunch hour
- Weekday drive-time shows
- University sports broadcasts
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94.9 WDKB in DeKalb is Northern Illinois' Hit Music Station with "The Wakeup with Peyton Adams" mornings, Matt Hall with the soundtrack to your mid-days and the "90's Express Lunch" at noon, and Tony Strikes with you on your drive home every weekday. Plus, all the action of Northern Illinois University Husky football and basketball!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 96.7 The Eagle at every 3 months against 94.9 WDKB's every 11 months. 96.7 The Eagle also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 4). 94.9 WDKB's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
94.9 WDKB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 96.7 The Eagle has 54 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
96.7 The Eagle ships an update every 3 months, 94.9 WDKB every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 96.7 The Eagle | 94.9 WDKB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (54 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Mid-West Family Broadcasting Group |
Customer experience
96.7 The Eagle
94.9 WDKB
In-app purchases
96.7 The Eagle
No in-app purchases
94.9 WDKB
No in-app purchases
