# 103CIR vs The Beat 97.9

The clearest difference is ads: 103CIR at none against The Beat 97.9's shown. The Beat 97.9's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 103CIR against 5.0 for The Beat 97.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 103CIR | The Beat 97.9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/103cir/id1529410653/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beat-979/id1582231402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529410655) | [South Seas Broadcasting, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562025015) |

## What reviewers say

### 103CIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/103cir/id1529410653)

This app connects you to a Top 40/CHR radio station, offering music and DJ chat. It's a direct line to a locally owned media company, allowing you to engage with them and their content.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, DJ chat interaction, Top 40/CHR music, Connect with local media, Station information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Beat 97.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beat-979/id1582231402)

Listen to the Delta's top Urban Contemporary hits, weather, and news live. Discover your favorite radio personalities and see song and artist information in real-time. Access other stations from the Delta Radio Network.

**Highlights:** Live Urban Contemporary radio, Local weather updates, News broadcasts, Song and artist information, Radio personality schedules, Access to sister stations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 103CIR free?

103CIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Beat 97.9 free?

The Beat 97.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 103CIR or The Beat 97.9?

103CIR and The Beat 97.9 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do 103CIR or The Beat 97.9 have ads?

The Beat 97.9 shows ads; 103CIR does not.

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