# X92.9 vs 101X

The clearest difference is ads: 101X at none against X92.9's shown. 101X also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 1) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). X92.9's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

X92.9 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 101X has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of X92.9's written reviews are positive against 76% of 101X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X92.9 ships an update every 5 weeks, 101X every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X92.9 | 101X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x929-calgarys-alternative/id328085212/reviews)** | [4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harvard Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/680161656) | [Waterloo Media Group, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518049585) |

## What reviewers say

### X92.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x929-calgarys-alternative/id328085212)

This app delivers the latest and greatest in Calgary's alternative music scene. Discover new artists and enjoy long-time favorites, all in one place. Tune in to hear breaking bands and established acts.

**Highlights:** Discover new music, Listen to established alternative artists, Hear breaking bands, Tune into Calgary's alternative scene, Access long-time favorite acts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 📻 Favorite radio station
- 🌐 Listen anywhere, anytime
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🌟 Unique personalities and great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes
- ⏳ Ads play at bad times
- 🐌 Slow and freezes screen
- ❌ Signing in issues
- 🔄 Old format was better

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes randomly
- App doesn't always load
- Crashes on start
- Crashes when launched
- New update keeps crashing

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old format
- Fix signing in issues
- Improve ad timing
- Add a search function for requests
- Add a sleep timer


### 101X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282)

Wake up to relatable humor and a curated selection of alternative and indie music. This app features live and local DJs playing music that appeals to a smart, unconventional audience. Enjoy special programming like Chillville and the Austin Music Showcase.

**Highlights:** Relatable weekday morning humor, Alternative and indie music, Live & Local DJs, Sunday morning Chillville, Sunday night Austin Music Showcase, Local Austin music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎙️ Excellent morning show (Jason & Deb)
- 🌍 Listen anywhere, cures homesickness
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Improved performance over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many commercials
- 🐛 App crashes frequently (especially with podcasts)
- 🪲 Buggy interface
- 🔊 Poor sound quality
- 🔄 Repetitive commercials/skits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to listen to podcasts
- App crashes when trying to open podcasts
- Connects to wrong saved recording
- Audio keeps coming in and out
- Commercials interrupted by screaming/songs

**Requested features**

- Fix podcast crashing
- More variety in music if not local commercials
- Improve interface
- Fix alarm issues for specific programs
- More accurate song history/now playing information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X92.9 free?

X92.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 101X free?

101X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X92.9 or 101X?

X92.9 is rated higher. X92.9 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 101X averages 4.7 from 56 ratings.

### Do X92.9 or 101X have ads?

X92.9 shows ads; 101X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X92.9 or 101X?

X92.9 ships an update every 5 weeks, and 101X every 5 months. Most recently, X92.9 was updated on October 31, 2026 and 101X on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*