# 101X vs Rock 96.7

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 101X | Rock 96.7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-967-casper-krnk/id1208142103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 59 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Waterloo Media Group, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518049585) | [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Rock 96.7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-967-casper-krnk/id1208142103)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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