97 Rock vs 96.9 The Eagle
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
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 rating: 96.9 The Eagle at 4.7 against 97 Rock's 2.8. 96.9 The Eagle also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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.
96.9 The Eagle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 96.9 The Eagle has 82 ratings behind it against 9, 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 78% of 96.9 The Eagle's.
97 Rock ships an update every 6 months, 96.9 The Eagle every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | 97 Rock | 96.9 The Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (82 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 82 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Cox Media Group |
Customer experience
97 Rock
96.9 The Eagle
In-app purchases
97 Rock
No in-app purchases
96.9 The Eagle
No in-app purchases
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