Comparison

105.1 I vs The Zone 96.1

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

Head to head

105.1 I

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

105.1 I

This app provides local and independent rock music for listeners in Twin Falls. It features a curated playlist for rock enthusiasts, broadcasting Idaho's pure rock sound. The station is employee-owned and based in the Magic Valley.

Highlights

Local rock music
Independent playlist
Twin Falls focus
Magic Valley broadcast
Employee-owned station

Features

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Twin Fall's local and independent Rock Radio. 105.1 I-Rock curates it's playlist for those in Twin Falls that like to truly Rock! We are employee owned and live in the Magic Valley. Idaho's Pure Rock lives at 105.1 I-Rock.

About

The Zone 96.1

Features

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Northern Nevada’s newest station is 96-1 THE ZONE (106.5 in Carson City). It is a contemporary Alternative music station featuring artists like: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boys, Blink 182 and many more. The Zone starts the day with “The Woody Show” one of the most listened-to shows in LA and broadcast on dozens of stations across America.

Screenshots

105.1 I3 screens

The Zone 96.14 screens

Verdict

The call

105.1 I and The Zone 96.1 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

105.1 I ships an update every 13 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

105.1 I versus The Zone 96.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	105.1 I	The Zone 96.1
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 10 months — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	16 MB	19 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Illiad Media Boise, LLC	Reno Media Group, L.P.

In-app purchases

None

105.1 I

No in-app purchases

None

The Zone 96.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 105.1 I free?

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

Is The Zone 96.1 free?

The Zone 96.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 105.1 I or The Zone 96.1 have ads?

Both 105.1 I and The Zone 96.1 show ads.

Which is updated more often, 105.1 I or The Zone 96.1?

105.1 I ships an update every 13 months, and The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. Most recently, 105.1 I was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Zone 96.1 on October 15, 2026.