100.9 The Train vs Centexbeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
100.9 The Train
This app broadcasts classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It serves as the premier Classic Hits station for the Ozarks region, including West Plains-Thayer and surrounding areas.
- Plays 60s, 70s, and 80s hit tracks
- Serves the Ozarks region
- Classic Hits radio station
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100.9 The Train plays hit tracks of the 60's, 70's and 80's. It's the hottest Classic Hits Station in the Ozarks serving West Plains-Thayer and the surrounding areas.
Centexbeat
Listen to Central Texas's top Hip-Hop and R&B station live. Stream your favorite music and stay connected with the latest hits from your mobile device.
- Live radio streaming
- Hip-Hop and R&B music
- Central Texas station
- Mobile listening
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Central Texas #1 for Hip-Hop and R&B
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Centexbeat at 5.0 against 100.9 The Train's 3.0. 100.9 The Train's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
Centexbeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
100.9 The Train ships an update every 17 months, Centexbeat every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 100.9 The Train | Centexbeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | E-Communications, LLC | M&M Broadcasters Ltd |
Customer experience
100.9 The Train
Centexbeat
In-app purchases
100.9 The Train
No in-app purchases
Centexbeat
No in-app purchases
