# B102.9 vs Q106

The clearest difference is ads: B102.9 at none against Q106's shown. B102.9 also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 33 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Q106's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Q106 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B102.9 has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

B102.9 ships an update every 9 months, Q106 every 33 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | B102.9 | Q106 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b1029/id1348761094/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q106-7/id1396157647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saga Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/333180331) | [Woof Boom Radio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203811286) |

## What reviewers say

### B102.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b1029/id1348761094)

Listen to Today's Hit Music from Lafayette's B102-9. Enjoy weekday morning and afternoon shows, plus weekend countdowns and slow jams.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Weekday morning shows, Afternoon music programs, Weekend countdowns, Sunday slow jams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Q106

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q106-7/id1396157647)

Listen to Lafayette's hometown radio station, playing a mix of music from the past and present. This app connects you to the local community and its efforts to improve the area.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Music from yesterday and today, Local community updates, Station location information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B102.9 free?

B102.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Q106 free?

Q106 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, B102.9 or Q106?

Q106 is rated higher. B102.9 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Q106 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do B102.9 or Q106 have ads?

Q106 shows ads; B102.9 does not.

### Which is updated more often, B102.9 or Q106?

B102.9 ships an update every 9 months, and Q106 every 33 months. Most recently, B102.9 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Q106 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*