Comparison

WNRN vs US 106.1

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

Head to head
About

WNRN

Listen to Charlottesville's non-commercial radio station, WNRN, live from any location. Enjoy the station's programming directly on your iPhone or iPod.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Non-commercial station
  • Global accessibility
  • iPhone and iPod compatibility
Features
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Stream Charlottesville's non-commercial station, WNRN, from anywhere in the world to your iPhone or iPod.

About

US 106.1

Stay connected to your favorite radio station from anywhere. Access unique content and follow social media updates directly through the app. It's free to use and always available.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Social media integration
  • Exclusive content access
  • Always free to use
  • On-the-go connectivity
Features
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Download the official US 106.1 app, it’s easy to use and always FREE!  With the official app, you can stay connected from work, home, or on the road. Follow us on social media, get access to all our other unique content, features and more!

Screenshots

WNRN3 screens
US 106.14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WNRN at 3.5 against US 106.1's 2.0. WNRN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 43%). US 106.1's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

WNRN holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WNRN has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of WNRN's written reviews are positive against 43% of US 106.1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WNRN ships an update every 13 months, US 106.1 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WNRN versus US 106.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWNRNUS 106.1
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (31 ratings) — better2.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStu-Comm Inc.SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC

Customer experience

WNRN

All ratings28 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative34.4%

US 106.1

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

WNRN

No in-app purchases

None

US 106.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WNRN free?
WNRN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is US 106.1 free?
US 106.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WNRN or US 106.1?
WNRN is rated higher. WNRN averages 3.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while US 106.1 averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.
Do WNRN or US 106.1 have ads?
US 106.1 shows ads; WNRN does not.
Which is updated more often, WNRN or US 106.1?
WNRN ships an update every 13 months, and US 106.1 every 6 months. Most recently, WNRN was updated on October 21, 2026 and US 106.1 on October 23, 2026.

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