# 98 Rock Baltimore vs Rocky 98.5

The clearest difference is rating: Rocky 98.5 at 5.0 against 98 Rock Baltimore's 3.3. Rocky 98.5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). 98 Rock Baltimore's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rocky 98.5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 98 Rock Baltimore has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

98 Rock Baltimore ships an update every 3 months, Rocky 98.5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 98 Rock Baltimore | Rocky 98.5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/98-rock-baltimore/id324319097/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocky-985/id6445867803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 66 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Television](https://appshunter.io/developer/428240239) | [Forever Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/516512779) |

## What reviewers say

### 98 Rock Baltimore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/98-rock-baltimore/id324319097)

Listen to Baltimore's premier rock radio station, featuring live broadcasts and updates. This app serves as the flagship station for the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles.

**Highlights:** Live rock radio broadcasts, Baltimore Ravens flagship, Baltimore Orioles flagship, Local sports updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Listen outside FM range
- 👍 Listen on phone
- 👍 Great for live broadcast
- 👍 Listen to JSS live
- 👍 Listen to morning show anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video ads on pause
- 🐛 Ads every time you pause
- 🐛 Laggy streaming
- 🐛 Audio/video stops unexpectedly
- 🐛 App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads every time you pause
- App only plays live audio when app is pulled up using Apple CarPlay
- Laggy streaming, audio/video frequency stops unexpectedly
- Downloaded podcasts throw errors
- Blackout location not accurate

**Requested features**

- Make ads audio only
- Fix Apple CarPlay audio issue
- Update app for refresh
- Support CarPlay
- Add volume up/down button on screen


### Rocky 98.5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocky-985/id6445867803)

Stream Classic Rock live from Rocky 98.5, vote for songs, and receive alerts. Engage with the station using the Open Mic feature, enter exclusive contests, and get local weather updates.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Song voting, Song alerts, Open Mic feature, App-exclusive contests, Weather updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 98 Rock Baltimore free?

98 Rock Baltimore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rocky 98.5 free?

Rocky 98.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 98 Rock Baltimore or Rocky 98.5?

Rocky 98.5 is rated higher. 98 Rock Baltimore averages 3.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Rocky 98.5 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 98 Rock Baltimore or Rocky 98.5 have ads?

Both 98 Rock Baltimore and Rocky 98.5 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 98 Rock Baltimore or Rocky 98.5?

98 Rock Baltimore ships an update every 3 months, and Rocky 98.5 every 2 months. Most recently, 98 Rock Baltimore was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rocky 98.5 on October 17, 2026.

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