WQCY vs Thrive FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WQCY
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The Best Blend of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and Now! Mornings with Bob & Sheri. Q-104, WQCY, The Music You Love To Hear WQCY (103.9 FM) is a radio station in Quincy, Illinois known as "Q104". WQCY is currently owned by STARadio Corporation
Thrive FM
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Thrive FM is west Kentucky's source for today's best praise and worship music, including Hillsong, Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Aaron Shust, and Matt Maher. Thrive FM is owned and operated by Heartland Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization in Hardin, Kentucky. Visit us online at www.thrivefm88.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WQCY at every 15 months against Thrive FM's every 32 months. WQCY also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WQCY ships an update every 15 months, Thrive FM every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WQCY | Thrive FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months — better | Every 32 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Staradio Corp | Heartland Ministries Inc. |
In-app purchases
WQCY
No in-app purchases
Thrive FM
No in-app purchases
