The Eagle vs 96.9 The Eagle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live radio streaming
- Classic hits playlist
- Contemporary hits playlist
- On-the-go listening
- Free to download
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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.
96.9 The Eagle
Listen to classic hits from the 70s and 80s live, anywhere you go. Interact with the station by picking songs, viewing artist updates, and sending special requests for potential airplay. Staying connected to your favorite radio station is now simpler than ever.
- Live radio streaming
- Song selection
- Artist social media updates
- Special song requests
- Interactive radio experience
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96.9 The Eagle plays Jacksonville's Classic Hits of the 70s, 80s, and more. Now you can take The Eagle with you, anywhere you go! Listen to The Eagle live, pick the songs we play, see updates from your favorite artists on social media, and send special song requests that we may air on the radio! Being part of your favorite radio station has never been easier. Download The Eagle app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 96.9 The Eagle at 78% against The Eagle's 0%. 96.9 The Eagle also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). The Eagle's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
96.9 The Eagle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 96.9 The Eagle has 82 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Eagle's written reviews are positive against 78% of 96.9 The Eagle's.
The Eagle ships an update every 6 months, 96.9 The Eagle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Eagle | 96.9 The Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (82 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 82 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 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 | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pattison Media Ltd. | Cox Media Group, Inc |
Customer experience
The Eagle
96.9 The Eagle
In-app purchases
The Eagle
No in-app purchases
96.9 The Eagle
No in-app purchases
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