Comparison

The Quake vs Rock 101.5

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

Head to head
About

The Quake

Stream the greatest hits from legendary classic rock artists. Enjoy music from icons like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and Tom Petty anytime. This app is your go-to for an authentic rock and roll experience.

Highlights
  • Classic rock music streaming
  • Features legendary artists
  • Authentic rock and roll experience
  • Plays music anytime
Features
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The Quake plays the Best Classic Rock! All the classic rock superstars like AC/DC, Aerosmith, Led Zeplin, Rush, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Joan Jett and so many more! So when you really want to rock...remember the Quake will rock your world!

About

Rock 101.5

Features
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Never be without your favorite rock station. Rock 101.5 is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to the greatest classic rock ever recorded at work, home, or on the road! Live stream KROR 101.5 FM for non-stop Classic Rock. View current and recently played tracks. Stay informed with local news and weather for the Tri-Cities area. Use the alarm clock to wake up to the legends of rock. Access exclusive station content and special classic rock features.

Screenshots

The Quake4 screens
Rock 101.54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rock 101.5 at every 3 months against The Quake's every 13 months. On price, ads, 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

The Quake ships an update every 13 months, Rock 101.5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Quake versus Rock 101.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe QuakeRock 101.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDowdy & Dowdy PartnershipAlan Usher

In-app purchases

None

The Quake

No in-app purchases

None

Rock 101.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Quake free?
The Quake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rock 101.5 free?
Rock 101.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Quake or Rock 101.5 have ads?
Neither The Quake nor Rock 101.5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Quake or Rock 101.5?
The Quake ships an update every 13 months, and Rock 101.5 every 3 months. Most recently, The Quake was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rock 101.5 on October 28, 2026.

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