1057 The Bear vs The Zone 96.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1057 The Bear
Stream live rock, metal, and alternative music, including classics and new hits. Send voice messages to the studio for song requests or to share your thoughts. View recent song history.
- Live radio streaming
- Rock, metal, alternative music
- Song requests via voice message
- Recent song history
- Website integration
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The Bear at 105.7 FM (also 1660 AM) is your source for the best new rock, metal & alternative with plenty of classics and legendary tracks mixed in! Check us out at www.1057thebear.com Send a shout-out voice message to the studio and request a song or share your thoughts on a topic. You can see the song history of what we've played recently and more.
The Zone 96.1
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Zone 96.1 at 15.0 against 1057 The Bear's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads 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.
1057 The Bear ships an update every 12 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1057 The Bear | The Zone 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 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 | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephens Media Group | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
1057 The Bear
No in-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
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