Comparison

LCRfm 102.9 vs StrictlyNews

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

Head to head
About

LCRfm 102.9

Features
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The LCRfm 102.9 App allows you to listen to the station's live broadcasts, which air each Saturday & Sunday. You can also send a message directly to the studio using the App, as well as listen back to any previous shows by using the built in "Listen Back" feature. LCRfm serves Loughrea and its neighbouring townlands and outside of this App, LCRfm is available to stream online and on our local FM frequency of 102.9fm. The station hosts a fantastic variety of shows from 9am to midnight each day over the weekend with a selection of shows during weekdays too.

About

StrictlyNews

Features
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StrictlyNews – Your Ultimate Companion to Strictly Come Dancing! For everything Strictly Come Dancing! With StrictlyNews, you’re always in sync with the latest Strictly news and real-time updates on your favourite dancing pairs. Get ready to experience a whole new way to follow the competition, directly from the palm of your hand! What’s Inside? * Exclusive News – Stay in the loop with daily updates and insider scoops. From behind-the-scenes drama to judge reactions and voting stats, you’ll never miss a moment! * Live Scores and Leaderboards – See real-time scores, ranks, and viewer stats each week. Track your favorites, analyze past performances, and see how each dancer’s journey unfolds. * Weekly Schedules & Events – Keep up with upcoming episodes, results shows, and special Strictly events so you’re always prepared for the next big performance. * Articles & content – Discover curated articles and video highlights. Get content that goes beyond what you see on the show! Built by fans, for fans, our app combines the latest news with all the features you need to stay in tune with the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing. Perfect for die-hard Strictly followers and new fans alike! Download StrictlyNews today and step into the dance floor like never before! The free version of StrictlyNews allows you to download the latest news every 6 hours, subscribe to get the latest news anytime as it updates every 15 minutes You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. β€’ Auto-renewable subscription β€’ 1 month (Β£1.99) with 2 week free trial, at the end of the 2 week free trial you will automatically be charged Β£1.99 a month until you cancel your subscription. β€’ 12 month (Β£17.99) 24% discount. This subscription is auto renewing and billed annually until cancelled. β€’ Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase β€’ Privacy policy can be found here: http://www.moonboom.co.uk/resources/StrictlyNewsPrivacy.pdf β€’ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LCRfm 102.94 screens
StrictlyNews4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LCRfm 102.9 at none against StrictlyNews's 2. LCRfm 102.9 also leads on ads (none vs shown). StrictlyNews's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. StrictlyNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LCRfm 102.9 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LCRfm 102.9 ships an update every 11 months, StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
LCRfm 102.9 versus StrictlyNews: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLCRfm 102.9StrictlyNews
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPatrick MounteneyMoonboom Limited

In-app purchases

None

LCRfm 102.9

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StrictlyNews

Subscriptions2
  • Full StrictlyNews Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full StrictlyNews Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is LCRfm 102.9 free?
LCRfm 102.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrictlyNews free?
StrictlyNews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LCRfm 102.9 or StrictlyNews have ads?
StrictlyNews shows ads; LCRfm 102.9 does not.
Which is updated more often, LCRfm 102.9 or StrictlyNews?
LCRfm 102.9 ships an update every 11 months, and StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. Most recently, LCRfm 102.9 was updated on November 7, 2026 and StrictlyNews on November 8, 2026.

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