WBGL vs WBOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WBGL
Stream uplifting Christian music live, explore engaging podcasts, and stay updated on local events. This app brings Christian radio content to your fingertips, serving listeners in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and surrounding areas.
- Live radio streaming
- Podcast discovery
- Event listings
- Video content
- Christian music
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Take WBGL with you wherever you go. Listen live, discover podcasts and events, watch videos, and more. WBGL is Christian music radio for Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and beyond!
WBOW
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102.7 WBOW plays the Wabash Valley’s Greatest Hits from the '70s and '80s featuring Elton John, Billy Joel, John Mellencamp, Madonna, Eagles and others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WBGL at none against WBOW's shown. WBOW's advantage is update cadence (every 5 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WBGL ships an update every 7 months, WBOW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and December 24, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | WBGL | WBOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Northwestern Media | Midwest Communications |
In-app purchases
WBGL
No in-app purchases
WBOW
No in-app purchases
