# 99.7 NOW vs Star 99.7

The clearest difference is rating: Star 99.7 at 5.0 against 99.7 NOW's 3.5. Star 99.7 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 99.7 NOW's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Star 99.7 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 99.7 NOW has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

99.7 NOW ships an update every 3 months, Star 99.7 every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 99.7 NOW | Star 99.7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/997-now/id1314833615/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-997/id6523437874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alpha Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/669580948) | [Saga Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/333180331) |

## What reviewers say

### 99.7 NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/997-now/id1314833615)

Listen to your favorite hits and local radio shows live, anytime, anywhere. Interact with the station by leaving voice messages, entering contests for prizes, and staying updated on community events and station news.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Voice message submission, Contest entry, Station event updates, In-app messaging, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Star 99.7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-997/id6523437874)

Listen to The People's Station from South Carolina's Lowcountry anywhere. Access local concert ticket giveaways and interact directly with on-air talent via the "Open Mic" feature.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Local concert ticket giveaways, Direct studio communication, Interact with on-air talent, "Open Mic" talk back feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 99.7 NOW free?

99.7 NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star 99.7 free?

Star 99.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 99.7 NOW or Star 99.7?

Star 99.7 is rated higher. 99.7 NOW averages 3.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Star 99.7 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 99.7 NOW or Star 99.7 have ads?

99.7 NOW shows ads; Star 99.7 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 99.7 NOW or Star 99.7?

99.7 NOW ships an update every 3 months, and Star 99.7 every 22 months. Most recently, 99.7 NOW was updated on October 23, 2026 and Star 99.7 on October 16, 2026.

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