# 98.1 The River vs Rave Panic Button

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rave Panic Button at 57% against 98.1 The River's 0%. Rave Panic Button also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (731 vs 3). 98.1 The River's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Rave Panic Button holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rave Panic Button has 731 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 98.1 The River's written reviews are positive against 57% of Rave Panic Button's.

98.1 The River ships an update every 4 months, Rave Panic Button every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 98.1 The River | Rave Panic Button |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/981-the-river/id361271709/reviews) | **[4.8 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-panic-button/id899058806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **731** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saga Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/333180331) | [Rave Mobile Safety](https://appshunter.io/developer/691246565) |

## What reviewers say

### 98.1 The River

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/981-the-river/id361271709)

Listen to your favorite radio station live and stay connected with their social media. Access more content and updates directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Social media integration, Station updates, Mobile access

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rave Panic Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-panic-button/id899058806)

This app helps you get help faster in emergencies by instantly contacting 9-1-1 and notifying on-site personnel. It can also alert staff for non-911 situations. When calling 9-1-1, it transmits critical incident data to the dispatcher.

**Highlights:** Instant 9-1-1 dialing, On-site personnel notification, Staff Assist for non-911 alerts, Real-time incident data transmission, Location services integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Saves lives
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Great design
- 👍 Powerful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No audible alarms
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification sounds
- 🐛 Support unresponsive
- 🐛 Cannot verify phone number
- 🐛 Audible alert too quiet

**Reported bugs**

- No "alarm" sound when activated
- No audible alarms even with critical alerts enabled
- Cannot sign up with phone number
- Cannot verify number
- App not working

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app/extension
- Cellular Apple Watch integration
- Louder audible alarms
- Ability to use worldwide
- Clarification on institutional use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 98.1 The River free?

98.1 The River is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rave Panic Button free?

Rave Panic Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 98.1 The River or Rave Panic Button?

Rave Panic Button is rated higher. 98.1 The River averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rave Panic Button averages 4.8 from 731 ratings.

### Do 98.1 The River or Rave Panic Button have ads?

Neither 98.1 The River nor Rave Panic Button shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 98.1 The River or Rave Panic Button?

98.1 The River ships an update every 4 months, and Rave Panic Button every 2 months. Most recently, 98.1 The River was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rave Panic Button on October 18, 2026.

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