WAVA vs The Zone 96.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WAVA
Listen to life-changing talk radio on demand. This app provides access to the best content from a popular radio station, satisfying your appetite for engaging discussions and information.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand content
- Talk radio programming
- Mobile access
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WAVA-AM 780 is life changing talk radio. With the new WAVA-AM 780 radio app you can feed your appetite for the best that WAVA-AM 780 has to offer.
The Zone 96.1
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Northern Nevada’s newest station is 96-1 THE ZONE (106.5 in Carson City). It is a contemporary Alternative music station featuring artists like: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boys, Blink 182 and many more. The Zone starts the day with “The Woody Show” one of the most listened-to shows in LA and broadcast on dozens of stations across America.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WAVA at every 3 months against The Zone 96.1's every 10 months. 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.
WAVA ships an update every 3 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WAVA | The Zone 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salem Radio Operations, LLC | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
WAVA
No in-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WAVA free?
Is The Zone 96.1 free?
Do WAVA or The Zone 96.1 have ads?
Which is updated more often, WAVA or The Zone 96.1?
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