# 101X vs 95.9 The Ranch

The clearest difference is ads: 101X at none against 95.9 The Ranch's shown. 101X also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 95.9 The Ranch's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 56) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, 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.

95.9 The Ranch holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 95.9 The Ranch has 3.5K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of 101X's written reviews are positive against 80% of 95.9 The Ranch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 101X | 95.9 The Ranch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/959-the-ranch/id376491866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 59 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waterloo Media Group, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518049585) | [LKCM RADIO GROUP, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696313226) |

## 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


### 95.9 The Ranch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/959-the-ranch/id376491866)

Stream live Texas Country, Red Dirt, Americana, and independent music. Enjoy the authentic sound of Texas, broadcasting live from Fort Worth.

**Highlights:** Live music streaming, Texas Country, Red Dirt music, Americana artists, Independent artists, Fort Worth broadcast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Best station in USA
- 👍 Excellent music and commentary
- 🌍 Allows listening from anywhere
- 🎶 Celebrates Texas music and culture
- 🔊 Great sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with playback issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with CarPlay and lock screen
- 🔊 Commercials louder than main audio

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Streaming issues and audio cutting out

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved song information display
- Ability to control playback from lock screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 101X free?

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

### Is 95.9 The Ranch free?

95.9 The Ranch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 101X or 95.9 The Ranch?

95.9 The Ranch is rated higher. 101X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while 95.9 The Ranch averages 4.9 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do 101X or 95.9 The Ranch have ads?

95.9 The Ranch shows ads; 101X does not.

### Which is updated more often, 101X or 95.9 The Ranch?

101X ships an update every 5 months, and 95.9 The Ranch every 5 months. Most recently, 101X was updated on October 23, 2026 and 95.9 The Ranch on October 23, 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.*