94.7 WLS vs 92.9 The Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
94.7 WLS
Listen to Chicago's top 80s and Classic Hits radio station live. Enjoy your favorite music and stay connected with the station's content.
- Live radio streaming
- 80s music
- Classic hits
- Chicago's #1 station
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94.7 WLS is Chicago's #1 station for the 80's and Classic Hits!
92.9 The Wave
Stream feel-good classics from the 70s and 80s, featuring artists like Michael McDonald and Toto. Enjoy live radio, local weather, traffic updates, and exclusive content like jock videos and contest information.
- 70s and 80s music streaming
- Live radio broadcast
- Local weather updates
- Traffic information
- Jock videos
- Contests and events
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Feel-good classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Think Michael McDonald & The Doobie Brothers, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and more. The Wave will help you navigate the nostalgia with the ultimate soundtrack for smooth sailing, dockside lounging, and commute-time cruising.. Listen Live, Facebook, Twitter, Weather, Traffic, Jock Videos, Contests, Concerts, Events & much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 92.9 The Wave at 100% against 94.7 WLS's 50%. 92.9 The Wave also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (125 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
92.9 The Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 92.9 The Wave has 125 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of 94.7 WLS's written reviews are positive against 100% of 92.9 The Wave's.
94.7 WLS ships an update every 4 months, 92.9 The Wave every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 94.7 WLS | 92.9 The Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 4.9 (125 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 125 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Max Media, LLC |
Customer experience
94.7 WLS
92.9 The Wave
In-app purchases
94.7 WLS
No in-app purchases
92.9 The Wave
No in-app purchases
