Comparison

The Eagle vs Eagle 97.7

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Eagle

Stream classic and contemporary hits from The Islands Greatest Hits station on your mobile device. Enjoy a diverse playlist featuring rock anthems and popular tracks from various eras, all for free.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Classic hits playlist
  • Contemporary hits playlist
  • On-the-go listening
  • Free to download
Features
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Listen to 97.3 The Eagle anywhere with this FREE app. Take the Island's Greatest Hits with you! Your favorite mix of classic hits from the Stones, Mellencamp, Journey, U2, Sheryl Crow, the Hip, Barenaked Ladies, 54-40, and today's hits from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Nickelback and more.

About

Eagle 97.7

Features
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Eagle 97.7 is Kent & Sussex Counties’ Hit Music station for over 20 years! - Stream Eagle 97.7 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

Screenshots

The Eagle4 screens
Eagle 97.74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eagle 97.7 at every 2 months against The Eagle's every 6 months. The Eagle's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Eagle ships an update every 6 months, Eagle 97.7 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Eagle versus Eagle 97.7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe EagleEagle 97.7
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB55 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPattison Media Ltd.Forever Media

In-app purchases

None

The Eagle

No in-app purchases

None

Eagle 97.7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Eagle free?
The Eagle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle 97.7 free?
Eagle 97.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Eagle or Eagle 97.7 have ads?
Both The Eagle and Eagle 97.7 show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Eagle or Eagle 97.7?
The Eagle ships an update every 6 months, and Eagle 97.7 every 2 months. Most recently, The Eagle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Eagle 97.7 on November 3, 2026.

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