WMAL vs Loudoun Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WMAL
Access your favorite radio station's live stream, on-demand podcasts, and news updates. Enjoy features like an alarm clock, sleep timer, and real-time weather. Stay connected with station promotions and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcast access
- Station news and updates
- Alarm clock and sleep timer
- Real-time weather
- Station promotions and contests
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Never be without your favorite radio station. WMAL is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! - New design and interface - See current playing show, latest podcast episodes and up to date station and local news on a single screen - Access all your favorite podcast shows on demand. Listen live (less storage requirement) or download and listen when offline - Get notifications and single click access to any station promotions or contests - View station’s YouTube channel without searching or leaving the app (when available) - Wake up to your favorite station with our alarm clock. Record a personal reminder to play before waking to the station. - Fall asleep while listening to your favorite station - Access station's weekly show schedules so you don’t miss a thing - Real-time weather for where you are - Share our app via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail - Car Mode provides simple audio controls so you can listen while on the road
Loudoun Now
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The latest news from Loudoun County and its communities from Loudoun's community-owned new source
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WMAL at every 2 months against Loudoun Now's every 9 months. Loudoun Now's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
WMAL ships an update every 2 months, Loudoun Now every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WMAL | Loudoun Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Amendment One Loudoun LLC |
Bugs and requests
WMAL
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Connectivity issues causing content interruptions
- Ads not closing properly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to pause and rewind live content
- Option to subscribe and remove ads
- Improved stability and reliability
Loudoun Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WMAL
No in-app purchases
Loudoun Now
No in-app purchases
