Comparison

WASK vs 96.1 K

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WASK

Listen to Lafayette's classic hits radio station, featuring "Maggie in the Morning" and "American Top 40: The 80's." Stay updated with Chicago Cubs broadcasts and popular music.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Classic hits music
  • Chicago Cubs broadcasts
  • American Top 40: The 80's
  • Morning show content
Features
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Lafayette's Classic Hits 98.7 WASK with Maggie in the Morning, Mac, and Aaron. We are Lafayette's home for the Chicago Cubs, and American Top 40: The 80's with Casey Kasem.

About

96.1 K

Features
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Your favorite radio station playing Legendary Rock is just one tap away with the 96.1 K-Star mobile app! It's easy to use and always free! With the official app, you can stay connected from work, home, or away.

Screenshots

WASK4 screens
96.1 K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WASK at none against 96.1 K's shown. WASK also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WASK ships an update every 7 months, 96.1 K every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
WASK versus 96.1 K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWASK96.1 K
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSaga CommunicationsMBC Grand Broadcasting, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

WASK

No in-app purchases

None

96.1 K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WASK free?
WASK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 96.1 K free?
96.1 K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WASK or 96.1 K have ads?
96.1 K shows ads; WASK does not.
Which is updated more often, WASK or 96.1 K?
WASK ships an update every 7 months, and 96.1 K every 6 months. Most recently, WASK was updated on November 2, 2026 and 96.1 K on October 30, 2026.

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