Comparison

WTMD 89.7 vs Bark Media

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

Head to head

WTMD 89.7

Total Music Discovery

Free

🎵 Music

★ 4.763 ratingsView app →

About

WTMD 89.7

Stream live radio, discover new music from Baltimore's vibrant scene, and catch up on past shows. Stay informed about local events and receive alerts for your favorite broadcasts. This app connects you to music and culture.

Highlights

Live streaming radio
New music discovery
On-demand show access
Local event updates
Customizable notifications

Features

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WTMD Mobile App: Your Home for Total Music Discovery Experience the best in music and cultural programming with the WTMD Mobile App, powered by AirKast. Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or discovering Baltimore’s vibrant arts scene for the first time, WTMD is your trusted source for Total Music Discovery. Key Features - Live Streaming: Enjoy WTMD’s signature blend of handpicked music, cultural programming, and more—anytime, anywhere. - Music Discovery: Be the first to hear the latest from Baltimore’s thriving music scene, alongside iconic artists and timeless tracks. - On-Demand Access: Miss a show? Catch up on archived episodes whenever it’s convenient for you. - Event Updates: Stay informed about live concerts, art openings, film screenings, and exclusive WTMD events. - Notifications and Alerts: Get notifications for your favorite shows and special broadcasts. At WTMD, we believe in the power of music and art to elevate communities and enrich lives. Listener support drives our mission to strengthen Baltimore’s creative scene and provide unmatched opportunities for local talent to shine. Discover, connect, and celebrate the music and culture of Baltimore. Download the WTMD Mobile App and take your passion for Total Music Discovery wherever life takes you. WTMD: Music. Culture. Community.

About

Bark Media

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The app allows users to create their personalized playlists, receive song recommendations, and listen to new artists for free.

Screenshots

WTMD 89.74 screens

Bark Media4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WTMD 89.7 at none against Bark Media's 2. Bark Media's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Bark Media sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WTMD 89.7 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WTMD 89.7 ships an update every 3 months, Bark Media weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

WTMD 89.7 versus Bark Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	WTMD 89.7	Bark Media
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (63 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	80.9% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	63 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Weekly — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	16.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	88 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Baltimore Public Media Corporation	Bark Media Entertainment

Bugs and requests

WTMD 89.7

Reported bugs

15 issues

Playlist will not update
App will stop periodically and randomly
App does not launch from iPhone sometimes
App does not integrate with car play
App does not stop playing when a call comes in

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App will not resume playing during a call
Track listings have not updated
Buggy and battery draining
Crashes
Incompatible with latest iPhone update
Freezes immediately
HD stream doesn't work
HD-2 stream hasn't worked
HD-2 stream not working at all
Typo in the app (WTDM instead of WTMD)

Requested features

6 requests

Add a button to save a song to purchase later
Add weather into the station
Show album art
Play in the background through safari
See upcoming schedule

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See when news brief breaks will be on

Bark Media

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WTMD 89.7

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bark Media

Subscriptions2

Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
Premium Yearly - Save 17%$29.991 Year

Questions

Is WTMD 89.7 free?

WTMD 89.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Bark Media free?

Bark Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do WTMD 89.7 or Bark Media have ads?

WTMD 89.7 shows ads; Bark Media does not.

Which is updated more often, WTMD 89.7 or Bark Media?

WTMD 89.7 ships an update every 3 months, and Bark Media weekly. Most recently, WTMD 89.7 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bark Media on October 28, 2026.