# WBRZ.com vs TALK 1073

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TALK 1073 at 71% against WBRZ.com's 18%. WBRZ.com's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

WBRZ.com holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WBRZ.com has 102 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of WBRZ.com's written reviews are positive against 71% of TALK 1073's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WBRZ.com ships an update every 6 weeks, TALK 1073 every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WBRZ.com | TALK 1073 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-1073/id468079227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 60 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruby Shore Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472786955) | [Guaranty Broadcasting Company of Baton Rouge, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/468079230) |

## What reviewers say

### WBRZ.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674)

Get the latest news, sports, and weather updates for Baton Rouge and Southeast Louisiana. Access breaking news, severe weather alerts, and on-demand content 24/7. Features include interactive weather maps and local sports coverage.

**Highlights:** Continuous news updates, On-demand news videos and weather forecasts, Interactive weather radar and maps, Local sports stories and scores, Breaking news alerts, Severe weather notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Always on the dime with news
- ❤️ National Anthem added
- 📺 Great job with HD antennas
- 🚀 Useful app, easy to navigate
- ✅ Works alright, better than alternatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑️ Garbage app, won't connect
- 😩 Too many ads interrupting
- 😫 Watch too many ads for news
- 🗣️ She speaks way too fast
- 💥 Keeps crashing when streaming

**Reported bugs**

- Won't connect to ROKU
- App keeps crashing when streaming to Google TV
- Live stream not reliable, often down for a week
- Works well on iPhone but not on Fire Stick
- Clicking on notification takes to main news screen instead of story

**Requested features**

- Select news, sport, and/or weather alerts
- Fix accessibility bugs for visually impaired users
- Enable multitasking
- Replace Video with Continuous News in toolbar
- Customize toolbar


### TALK 1073

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-1073/id468079227)

Access local and national news and information on the go. This official mobile app provides instant access to unique content, features, and popular radio shows.

**Highlights:** Local and national news, Instant access to content, Listen at work, home, or on the road, Access to popular radio shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WBRZ.com free?

WBRZ.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TALK 1073 free?

TALK 1073 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WBRZ.com or TALK 1073?

WBRZ.com is rated higher. WBRZ.com averages 3.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while TALK 1073 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WBRZ.com or TALK 1073 have ads?

TALK 1073 shows ads; WBRZ.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, WBRZ.com or TALK 1073?

WBRZ.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and TALK 1073 every 10 months. Most recently, WBRZ.com was updated on November 6, 2026 and TALK 1073 on November 6, 2026.

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