# 101X vs X107.9

The clearest difference is rating: 101X at 4.7 against X107.9's 3.8. 101X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

101X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 101X has 56 ratings behind it against 8, 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 50% of X107.9's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 101X | X107.9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101x/id329754282/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x1079/id948739827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 50.0% 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 | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Waterloo Media Group, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518049585) | [Beasley Broadcast Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271218151) |

## 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


### X107.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x1079/id948739827)

Stream live alternative, nu-metal, hard rock, and punk rock music from the Las Vegas Valley. Enjoy nonstop high-energy tracks, on-demand content, and exclusive contests with this radio app.

**Highlights:** Live streaming rock music, Alternative, nu-metal, hard rock, punk genres, On-demand content, Exclusive contests, Daily show hosts

**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 X107.9 free?

X107.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 101X or X107.9?

101X is rated higher. 101X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while X107.9 averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do 101X or X107.9 have ads?

X107.9 shows ads; 101X does not.

### Which is updated more often, 101X or X107.9?

101X ships an update every 5 months, and X107.9 every 5 months. Most recently, 101X was updated on October 23, 2026 and X107.9 on November 1, 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.*