95.9 The Ranch vs Live 95.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
95.9 The Ranch
Listen to live radio featuring Texas Country, Red Dirt, Americana, and independent artists. Enjoy music and commentary from Fort Worth, Texas, with excellent sound quality.
- Live radio streaming
- Texas Country music
- Red Dirt music
- Americana artists
- Independent artists
- Live from Fort Worth
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Stream 95.9 The Ranch, the home of Texas Country and Red Dirt music. Featuring Americana and independent artists, live from Fort Worth, Texas.
Live 95.9
Stay connected with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Contest participation
- Article saving for offline viewing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Berkshire area with the Live 95.9 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from Live 95.9 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the Live 95.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Live 95.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: 95.9 The Ranch at 3.5K against Live 95.9's 18. Live 95.9's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 95.9 The Ranch against 4.8 for Live 95.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 95.9 The Ranch has 3.5K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of 95.9 The Ranch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Live 95.9's.
95.9 The Ranch ships an update every 5 months, Live 95.9 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 95.9 The Ranch | Live 95.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.5K ratings) — better | 4.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LKCM RADIO GROUP, L.P. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
95.9 The Ranch
Live 95.9
Bugs and requests
95.9 The Ranch
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on launch
- Streaming issues and audio cutting out
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved song information display
- Ability to control playback from lock screen
Live 95.9
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
95.9 The Ranch
No in-app purchases
Live 95.9
No in-app purchases
Questions
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