Comparison

94.1 The Zone vs RINC

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

Head to head
About

94.1 The Zone

Stream Rochester's Alternative music station live from anywhere. This app provides access to the station's programming, allowing you to listen on the go. Enjoy Rochester, NY's premier alternative music selection.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Rochester's Alternative music
  • Listen anywhere
  • Station programming access
Features
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Listen to The NEW 94.1 The Zone anywhere you go with our app. Hmm...this description needs to be longer. Did I mention that we play Rochester's Alternative. Oh, and we are in Rochester, NY - not one of those other 18 inferior Rochesters in the US.

About

RINC

Discover roller skating spots and connect with a community of skaters. Find new places to skate and share your experiences.

Highlights
  • Roller skating directory
  • Social media platform
  • Discover skating spots
  • Connect with skaters
  • Share skating experiences
Features
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Rollerskating Directory and Social Media Platform

Screenshots

94.1 The Zone4 screens
RINC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RINC at 100% against 94.1 The Zone's 50%. RINC also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RINC holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of 94.1 The Zone's written reviews are positive against 100% of RINC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

94.1 The Zone ships an update every 4 months, RINC weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
94.1 The Zone versus RINC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter94.1 The ZoneRINC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStephens Media GroupBIZLAUNCH LLC

Customer experience

94.1 The Zone

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

RINC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

94.1 The Zone

No in-app purchases

None

RINC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 94.1 The Zone free?
94.1 The Zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RINC free?
RINC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 94.1 The Zone or RINC?
RINC is rated higher. 94.1 The Zone averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RINC averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 94.1 The Zone or RINC have ads?
Neither 94.1 The Zone nor RINC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 94.1 The Zone or RINC?
94.1 The Zone ships an update every 4 months, and RINC weekly. Most recently, 94.1 The Zone was updated on November 3, 2026 and RINC on November 3, 2026.

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