The River Network vs WVRC Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The River Network
Stream live radio content, including music, sports, and talk shows, from The River Network globally. Engage in real-time conversations with DJs, friends, and other listeners. Stay updated on station events with interactive schedules and alerts.
- Live radio streaming worldwide
- Song information display
- Real-time messaging with DJs and listeners
- Social media feed access
- Interactive event schedule with alerts
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Listen to The River Network worldwide on your iPhone and iPad. Listen to music, sports, news, and talk shows from The River Network 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.
WVRC Media
Stream live and local hit music, news, and sports from your favorite radio stations on your mobile device. Enjoy on-air personalities and stay updated with local content wherever you go.
- Live radio streaming
- Local hit music
- News updates
- Sports coverage
- Favorite station access
- On-air personality streams
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Take your favorite WVRC Media stations with you, wherever you go. The WVRC Media app puts every WVRC Media station in your pocket, streaming live, free, and on demand. Whether you're chasing the news, catching the game, or just want your local station, it's all here. Features: • Stream live from all WVRC Media stations • Get live news and sports updates as they happen • Listen to MetroNews Network podcasts anytime • Simple, fast station switching built for iPhone and iPad Stay connected to the news, sports, and music that matter to West Virginia! Download the WVRC Media app today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The River Network at 4.6 against WVRC Media's 3.9. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The River Network holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.
The River Network ships an update monthly, WVRC Media every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The River Network | WVRC Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RadioFX | West Virginia Radio Corp |
Customer experience
The River Network
WVRC Media
In-app purchases
The River Network
No in-app purchases
WVRC Media
No in-app purchases
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