Comparison

The Rock Altar vs RICHEY fm

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

Head to head
About

The Rock Altar

This app is a radio station and music discovery platform dedicated to hard rock and early 90s rock music. It features favorite artists and introduces new music within the genre, serving as a comprehensive source for rock enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Hard rock music focus
  • Early 90s rock music
  • New music discovery
  • Artist features
  • Radio station functionality
Features
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We here at The Rock Altar are ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC and the artists that create it! We focus on the Hard Rock of the 80’s and early 90’s, but we also bring you the bands and music that fit in that genre. From your favorites to new music you have yet to discover, this site and Radio Station truly are your ONE STOP FOR ROCK!!

About

RICHEY fm

Features
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Richey FM™ 107.9 serves the New Port Richey and Port Richey, Florida area. Listen live, discover recent tracks, and stay connected with the station and its sponsors. Enjoy continuous streaming audio, background playback, and a clean, easy-to-use interface. Dedicated to delivering a seamless listening experience, the station features a carefully curated selection of classic hits that resonate with audiences across generations. Our mission is to keep radio accessible and enjoyable, bringing timeless songs to Port Richey without excessive gimmicks or overproduction.

Screenshots

The Rock Altar4 screens
RICHEY fm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Rock Altar at none against RICHEY fm's shown. RICHEY fm's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

The Rock Altar ships an update every 7 months, RICHEY fm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The Rock Altar versus RICHEY fm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Rock AltarRICHEY fm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developersheraz RasheedRadioActive Expectations LLC

In-app purchases

None

The Rock Altar

No in-app purchases

None

RICHEY fm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Rock Altar free?
The Rock Altar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RICHEY fm free?
RICHEY fm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Rock Altar or RICHEY fm have ads?
RICHEY fm shows ads; The Rock Altar does not.
Which is updated more often, The Rock Altar or RICHEY fm?
The Rock Altar ships an update every 7 months, and RICHEY fm every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Rock Altar was updated on November 3, 2026 and RICHEY fm on November 9, 2026.

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