# 104 vs PHS Panthers

The clearest difference is rating: PHS Panthers at 5.0 against 104's 2.6. PHS Panthers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 104's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PHS Panthers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 104 has 47 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

104 ships an update every 5 months, PHS Panthers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 104 | PHS Panthers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/104-5-the-zone/id383299700/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phs-panthers/id1633128883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cumulus Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/513445338) | [BallFrog.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/725357545) |

## What reviewers say

### 104

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/104-5-the-zone/id383299700)

This app provides live sports radio broadcasts and is a leading sports station. It aims to be a go-to source for sports news and commentary for listeners on the go. However, users report frequent technical issues and excessive advertisements.

**Highlights:** Live sports radio broadcasts, Nashville's #1 Sports Leader, Sports news and commentary, On-the-go listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for listening on the go
- 👍 Good for out-of-towners
- 👍 Clear and high-quality sound (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly crashes
- 🐛 Stream fails too often
- 🐛 App stops playing broadcast
- 🐛 Too many commercials
- 🐛 Ads don't end automatically

**Reported bugs**

- App glitchy
- App constantly stops playing the broadcast or crashes
- Stream fails too often
- Says stream failed and I do not have permission
- App barely works

**Requested features**

- Return podcasts
- Fix random cut-offs
- Fix ads at startup
- Fix app crashing
- Fix stream failures


### PHS Panthers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phs-panthers/id1633128883)

Stay updated with Portland High School athletics. Get live scores, game schedules, team news, and player information for all PHS Panthers teams. Receive push notifications for real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Live scoring and push notifications, All-sports scoreboard and schedule, Team rosters and schedules, News and social media feeds, Player pictures and bios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 104 free?

104 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PHS Panthers free?

PHS Panthers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 104 or PHS Panthers?

PHS Panthers is rated higher. 104 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while PHS Panthers averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do 104 or PHS Panthers have ads?

104 shows ads; PHS Panthers does not.

### Which is updated more often, 104 or PHS Panthers?

104 ships an update every 5 months, and PHS Panthers every 3 months. Most recently, 104 was updated on November 1, 2026 and PHS Panthers on November 3, 2026.

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