Comparison

100.9 The Train vs Cool 95.5

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Cool 95.5

Features
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Cool 95.5 has been playing Kent & Sussex Counties’ Greatest Hits for over 15 years! - Stream Cool 95.5 - Vote for your favorite songs and sign up for alerts when they are about to play - Use the Open Mic feature to contact us anytime - Enter app-exclusive contests - Get the latest weather

Screenshots

100.9 The Train1 screens
Cool 95.54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 100.9 The Train at none against Cool 95.5's shown. 100.9 The Train also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Cool 95.5's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, 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

100.9 The Train ships an update every 17 months, Cool 95.5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
100.9 The Train versus Cool 95.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter100.9 The TrainCool 95.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperE-Communications, LLCForever Media

In-app purchases

None

100.9 The Train

No in-app purchases

None

Cool 95.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 100.9 The Train free?
100.9 The Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cool 95.5 free?
Cool 95.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 100.9 The Train or Cool 95.5 have ads?
Cool 95.5 shows ads; 100.9 The Train does not.
Which is updated more often, 100.9 The Train or Cool 95.5?
100.9 The Train ships an update every 17 months, and Cool 95.5 every 2 months. Most recently, 100.9 The Train was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cool 95.5 on November 3, 2026.

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