B98.5 vs 99.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B98.5
Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in Augusta. Listen to live radio, 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
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news and contest alerts
- Save articles for offline reading
- Photo and video submission
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Augusta area with the B98.5 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 B98.5 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 B98.5 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the B98.5 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
99.9
Listen to Maine's top country music station, featuring new hits and classic legends. Stream live radio and enjoy your favorite country artists anytime, anywhere.
- Live radio streaming
- New Country music
- Classic country legends
- Maine's #1 station
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We are Maine's #1 station for New Country and The Legends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: B98.5 at 100% against 99.9's 0%. B98.5 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). 99.9's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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.
B98.5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B98.5 has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of B98.5's written reviews are positive against 0% of 99.9's.
B98.5 ships an update every 3 months, 99.9 every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | B98.5 | 99.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (32 ratings) — better | 2.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 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 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | NH1 News Network |
Customer experience
B98.5
99.9
In-app purchases
B98.5
No in-app purchases
99.9
No in-app purchases
