The Eagle vs 92.9 The Wave
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.
92.9 The Wave
Stream feel-good classics from the 70s and 80s, featuring artists like Michael McDonald and Toto. Enjoy live radio, local weather, traffic updates, and exclusive content like jock videos and contest information.
- 70s and 80s music streaming
- Live radio broadcast
- Local weather updates
- Traffic information
- Jock videos
- Contests and events
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Feel-good classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Think Michael McDonald & The Doobie Brothers, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and more. The Wave will help you navigate the nostalgia with the ultimate soundtrack for smooth sailing, dockside lounging, and commute-time cruising.. Listen Live, Facebook, Twitter, Weather, Traffic, Jock Videos, Contests, Concerts, Events & much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 92.9 The Wave at 100% against The Eagle's 0%. 92.9 The Wave also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (125 vs 5). The Eagle's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
92.9 The Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 92.9 The Wave has 125 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of 92.9 The Wave's.
The Eagle ships an update every 6 months, 92.9 The Wave every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | The Eagle | 92.9 The Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (125 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 125 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 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 | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pattison Media Ltd. | Max Media, LLC |
Customer experience
The Eagle
92.9 The Wave
In-app purchases
The Eagle
No in-app purchases
92.9 The Wave
No in-app purchases
