Jacobs Media vs 98.7 The Zone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jacobs Media
This app offers daily commentary on the evolving landscape of media and technology. It provides insights into old media, new technology, and strategies for navigating industry changes from the staff at Jacobs Media.
- Daily commentary on media and technology
- Insights into old and new media
- Marketing and strategy discussions
- Content from Jacobs Media staff
- Blog content accessible on mobile
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Media and technology are evolving at a rapid pace. The JacoBLOG provides a commentary about old media, new technology, and how we're navigating through the changes. Download this mobile version of our daily discussion about media, marketing, and strategy from the staff at Jacobs Media. From The Jacobs Media blog - www.jacobsmedia.com/blog.
98.7 The Zone
This app provides comprehensive sports coverage and in-depth discussions focused on Indiana University Athletics. It delivers year-round news, analysis, and talk, keeping fans informed about football and basketball seasons. Expect passionate hosts and up-to-the-minute insights for Hoosier sports enthusiasts.
- Wall-to-wall sports coverage
- In-depth IU Athletics discussion
- Year-round news and analysis
- Coverage of football and basketball
- Knowledgeable hosts and passionate discussion
- Up-to-the-minute insights
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98.7 The Zone is where Bloomington turns for wall-to-wall sports coverage and in-depth conversation about Indiana University Athletics. As the city’s trusted source for IU sports news, analysis, and talk, The Zone goes beyond the headlines to keep fans informed and engaged year-round. From Curt Cignetti leading the Hoosiers in the hunt for another undefeated regular season on the football field to Darian DeVries building momentum on the hardwood with the addition of elite, five-star talent, no story is too big or too small. With knowledgeable hosts, passionate discussion, and up-to-the-minute coverage, 98.7 The Zone delivers the stories, insights, and excitement that matter most to Hoosier fans—making it the definitive home for IU sports in Bloomington.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 98.7 The Zone at 5.0 against Jacobs Media's 4.4. 98.7 The Zone also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). Jacobs Media's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
98.7 The Zone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jacobs Media has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Jacobs Media ships an update every 15 months, 98.7 The Zone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jacobs Media | 98.7 The Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacobs Media | WTTS-FM |
Customer experience
Jacobs Media
98.7 The Zone
In-app purchases
Jacobs Media
No in-app purchases
98.7 The Zone
No in-app purchases
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