WBEC AM vs Marion County Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WBEC AM
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Berkshire area with the WBEC AM 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 WBEC AM 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 WBEC AM app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the WBEC AM app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
Marion County Now
Stay informed with breaking news and community updates from Marion County, Ohio. Receive alerts for local news, weather, and sports, and access local podcasts and radio station livestreams.
- Breaking local news alerts
- Push notifications for news, weather, sports
- Marion County specific weather
- Links to local podcasts
- Local radio station livestreams
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The Marion County Now app delivers the latest breaking news and community information from MarioncountyNow.com, the primary source of local news in Marion County, Ohio. Key features: • Breaking news alerts for local news • Push notifications for News, Weather, Sports and more • Weather specific to Marion County • Links to local podcasts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Marion County Now at none against WBEC AM's shown. Marion County Now also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
WBEC AM ships an update every 3 months, Marion County Now every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WBEC AM | Marion County Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Saga Communications |
In-app purchases
WBEC AM
No in-app purchases
Marion County Now
No in-app purchases
Questions
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