Comparison

101X vs Rock 96.7

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

Head to head
About

101X

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
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101X : Relatable humor on weekday mornings with The Woody Show. Live & Local jocks Bailey, Alex & Lawless take you through alternative, indie music that matches your sense of being smart & unconventional, every day of the week! 101X Chillville with Monty on Sunday Mornings. 101X Homegrown Austin Music Showcase on Sunday nights with John Laird. Local, Alternative, Austin. 101.5 FM, 101X

About

Rock 96.7

Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in Casper. Listen live to the station, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Local news and weather
  • Traffic updates
  • Direct host interaction
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Article saving for offline reading
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Casper area with the Rock 96.7 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from Rock 96.7 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the Rock 96.7 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Rock 96.7 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.

Screenshots

101X4 screens
Rock 96.73 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 101X at none against Rock 96.7's shown. 101X also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (56 vs 13). Rock 96.7's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 101X against 4.5 for Rock 96.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of 101X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rock 96.7's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

101X ships an update every 5 months, Rock 96.7 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
101X versus Rock 96.7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter101XRock 96.7
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (56 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWaterloo Media Group, L.P.Townsquare Media, LLC

Customer experience

101X

All ratings55 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative14.5%

Rock 96.7

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

101X

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Alarm doesn't go off for specific programs
  • Program strays during specific shows
  • Spotty connection, sound cuts out
  • Can't get past opening ad
  • Buggy ad at startup
  • Horrible sound quality
  • Terrible app design/engineering
  • Keeps cutting off middle of program/song
  • Show cuts out all the time
  • Now playing and last 10 songs aren't always accurate

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Allow radio while on safari (multitasking)
  • Consider a paid version for fewer commercials

Rock 96.7

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

101X

No in-app purchases

None

Rock 96.7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 101X free?
101X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rock 96.7 free?
Rock 96.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 101X or Rock 96.7?
101X is rated higher. 101X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Rock 96.7 averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do 101X or Rock 96.7 have ads?
Rock 96.7 shows ads; 101X does not.
Which is updated more often, 101X or Rock 96.7?
101X ships an update every 5 months, and Rock 96.7 every 3 months. Most recently, 101X was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rock 96.7 on November 2, 2026.

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