97 Rock vs Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
97 Rock
Listen to a classic rock radio station live or offline, access podcasts, and get station news. Features include an alarm clock, sleep timer, and real-time weather. Share content easily with friends.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcast access
- Station and local news updates
- Alarm clock and sleep timer
- Real-time weather information
- Car Mode for safe listening
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97 Rock, Buffalo's legendary Classic Rock station, is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! - New design and interface - See current and recently played songs, latest podcast episodes and up to date station and local news on a single screen - Access all your favorite podcast shows on demand. Listen live (less storage requirement) or download and listen when offline - Get notifications and single click access to any station promotions or contests - View station’s YouTube channel without searching or leaving the app (when available) - Wake up to your favorite station with our alarm clock. Record a personal reminder to play before waking to the station. - Fall asleep while listening to your favorite station - Access station's weekly show schedules so you don’t miss a thing - Real-time weather for where you are - Share our app via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail - Car Mode provides simple audio controls so you can listen while on the road
Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF
Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in Buffalo. 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
- Direct interaction with hosts
- Breaking news alerts
- Article saving for offline reading
- Contest participation
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Buffalo area with the 92.9 WBUF 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 92.9 WBUF 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 92.9 WBUF app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the 92.9 WBUF app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF at 4.6 against 97 Rock's 3.3. Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 54%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 97 Rock's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of 97 Rock's written reviews are positive against 75% of Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF's.
97 Rock ships an update every 6 months, Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 97 Rock | Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
97 Rock
Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF
In-app purchases
97 Rock
No in-app purchases
Buffalo's 92.9 WBUF
No in-app purchases
