Power 98.5 vs X 98.5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Power 98.5
This app is a premier destination for music lovers, featuring chart-topping hits and emerging talent. It also offers talk shows and industry insights, including a syndicated radio show hosted by an award-winning publicist.
- Music streaming
- Talk shows
- Industry insights
- Live interviews
- Syndicated radio show
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Power 98.5 Satellite Radio is your premier destination for music enthusiasts, talk shows, and industry professionals. With a dedication to celebrating the artists who inspire us every day, our platform offers a dynamic blend of chart-topping hits and emerging talent. At the heart of our programming is "Live On Air with Steven Cuoco," a weekday syndicated satellite radio show hosted by industry expert and 2x award-winning publicist Steven Cuoco. Known for his expertise in public relations, branding, marketing, and radio show development, Cuoco brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the airwaves. Join us as we explore the world of entertainment through engaging discussions, exclusive interviews, and expert insights. Tune in to Power 98.5 Satellite Radio and discover the power of music and live interviews to inspire and uplift.
X 98.5
Listen to the Upstate's alternative rock station live. Stream your favorite music and stay connected with the latest hits. Enjoy a seamless audio experience on your mobile device.
- Live radio streaming
- Alternative rock music
- Upstate station
- Mobile audio experience
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X 98.5 - The Upstate's Alternative Rock
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Power 98.5 at 20 against X 98.5's 1. Power 98.5 also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Power 98.5 against 5.0 for X 98.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power 98.5 has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Power 98.5 | X 98.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Cuoco | SummitMedia, LLC |
Customer experience
Power 98.5
X 98.5
In-app purchases
Power 98.5
No in-app purchases
X 98.5
No in-app purchases
