Comparison

99.5 WPSB vs AM1230

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

Head to head
About

99.5 WPSB

Features
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To improve communication and enhance the safety of those living, working and visiting in Ocean City, the Town of Ocean City has installed a FM emergency advisory radio system. WPSB 99.5 FM is broadcast from the 65th Street Public Safety Radio Tower and can be received in the greater Ocean City area. WWOP 100.3 FM also broadcasts the same programming from a tower near Ocean Pines and can be heard as you approach or depart the Ocean City area. The primary use of this station is to inform the public of emergency conditions in the area and how to respond to them. An emergency could consist of severe weather or any other condition that could affect the well-being of the public in the Ocean City area. This non-commercial radio station is managed by the Emergency Services Department, and in non-emergency situations, the station broadcasts community information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Messages that play on a 10 to 15 minute cycle include emergency preparedness information.

About

AM1230

Stream live radio content, including music, sports, and talk shows, from anywhere in the world. Engage in real-time conversations with DJs and fellow listeners, and stay updated on station events with interactive schedules and alerts.

Highlights
  • Worldwide live radio streaming
  • Song information display
  • Real-time messaging with DJs and listeners
  • Social media feed access
  • Interactive event schedule with alerts
Features
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Listen to AM1230 worldwide on your iPhone and iPad. Listen to music, sports, news, and talk shows from AM1230 while being immersed in conversations with our DJs, friends, and fellow listeners. With the app you get: - Instant play of the radio station with song information - Real-time messaging with friends, listeners, and DJs - Quick access our station's social media feeds - Interactive schedule of radio events and programming - you can set alerts and be notified when your favorite shows are about to come on air For technical support for the app please contact RadioFX at contact@radiofxinc.com. For questions about content of the station, please use the contact information in the "i" icon in the app.

Screenshots

99.5 WPSB4 screens
AM12304 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AM1230 at none against 99.5 WPSB's shown. AM1230 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

99.5 WPSB ships an update every 31 months, AM1230 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
99.5 WPSB versus AM1230: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter99.5 WPSBAM1230
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTown of Ocean City MdRadioFX

In-app purchases

None

99.5 WPSB

No in-app purchases

None

AM1230

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 99.5 WPSB free?
99.5 WPSB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AM1230 free?
AM1230 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 99.5 WPSB or AM1230 have ads?
99.5 WPSB shows ads; AM1230 does not.
Which is updated more often, 99.5 WPSB or AM1230?
99.5 WPSB ships an update every 31 months, and AM1230 every 2 months. Most recently, 99.5 WPSB was updated on November 7, 2026 and AM1230 on November 5, 2026.

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