Comparison

WCIC vs 98.7 WNNS

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

Head to head
About

WCIC

Listen to live Christian music radio, explore podcasts, and stay updated on local events. This app brings uplifting music and community information to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Podcast discovery
  • Event listings
  • Video content
  • Christian music focus
Features
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Take WCIC with you wherever you go. Listen live, discover podcasts and events, watch videos, and more. WCIC is Christian music radio for Central Illinois and beyond!

About

98.7 WNNS

Listen to Springfield's top variety of music from the 80s to today. This app provides a direct connection to the local radio station's programming.

Highlights
  • 80s to today's music variety
  • Local radio station stream
  • Springfield's best variety
Features
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98.7 WNNS is Springfield’s home for the best variety from the 80’s to now!

Screenshots

WCIC4 screens
98.7 WNNS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WCIC at none against 98.7 WNNS's shown. WCIC also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WCIC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WCIC has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WCIC ships an update every 4 months, 98.7 WNNS every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WCIC versus 98.7 WNNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWCIC98.7 WNNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNorthwestern MediaWOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Customer experience

WCIC

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative4.5%

98.7 WNNS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WCIC

No in-app purchases

None

98.7 WNNS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WCIC free?
WCIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 98.7 WNNS free?
98.7 WNNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WCIC or 98.7 WNNS?
WCIC is rated higher. WCIC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while 98.7 WNNS averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do WCIC or 98.7 WNNS have ads?
98.7 WNNS shows ads; WCIC does not.
Which is updated more often, WCIC or 98.7 WNNS?
WCIC ships an update every 4 months, and 98.7 WNNS every 15 months. Most recently, WCIC was updated on September 16, 2026 and 98.7 WNNS on October 3, 2026.

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