Q99 vs 96.5 The Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q99
Stream today's top hits and yesterday's favorites. Stay updated with popular radio personalities and their shows. Enjoy a curated music experience.
- Stream current hits
- Listen to past favorites
- Stay updated with radio personalities
- Access curated music content
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Q99 - Today’s Hit, Yesterday’s Favorites. Listen to Q99 and stay up to date with Dick and Dave!
96.5 The Cat
This app streams classic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, along with expertly curated new music. It aims to provide the perfect soundtrack for your life with an energetic edge, broadcasting across the Blue Ridge and beyond.
- Classic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
- Expertly selected new music
- Live radio streaming
- Regional broadcast focus
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96.5 The Cat plays Classic Hits from the 60's, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s with expertly selected New Music. 96.5 The Cat plays the “soundtrack” of your life, with an edge! We Rock the Blue Ridge and Beyond!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Q99 at every 5 months against 96.5 The Cat's every 24 months. Q99 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Q99 against 4.0 for 96.5 The Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
Q99 ships an update every 5 months, 96.5 The Cat every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Q99 | 96.5 The Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WHEELER, INC., MEL | BLUE RIDGE RADIO INC |
Customer experience
Q99
96.5 The Cat
In-app purchases
Q99
No in-app purchases
96.5 The Cat
No in-app purchases
