Wave 104.1 vs 97.1 The Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wave 104.1
Stream your favorite classic rock station live, anytime, anywhere. This official free app provides instant access to unique content and features from the station.
- Live radio streaming
- Classic rock music
- On-the-go listening
- Instant content access
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Never be without your favorite radio station. Wave 104.1 is proud to present our OFFICIAL FREE radio app. Get listening to Wave 104.1! We play the best Classic Rock all day long! Listen to us at work, home, or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features, and more!
97.1 The Wave
Stream your favorite beach station live from anywhere. Engage with the station by voting for songs, signing up for playback alerts, and using the Open Mic feature. Access exclusive contests and get the latest weather updates.
- Live radio streaming
- Song voting
- Playback alerts
- Open Mic feature
- App-exclusive contests
- Latest weather updates
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Listen to 97.1 The Wave, Your Beach Station - Stream 97.1 The Wave live anywhere - Vote for your favorite songs and sign up for alerts when they are about to play - Use the Open Mic feature to contact us anytime - Enter app-exclusive contests - Get the latest weather
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 97.1 The Wave at 5.0 against Wave 104.1's 4.0. 97.1 The Wave also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
97.1 The Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Wave 104.1 ships an update every 5 months, 97.1 The Wave every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wave 104.1 | 97.1 The Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| 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 | 61 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DICK BROADCASTING CO INC OF NORTH CAROLINA | Forever Media |
Customer experience
Wave 104.1
97.1 The Wave
In-app purchases
Wave 104.1
No in-app purchases
97.1 The Wave
No in-app purchases
