Alive 90.5 vs Live 95.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alive 90.5
Listen to a community radio station live on your Apple device. Access station information and see what's currently playing. This app serves local areas including Parramatta, Cumberland, and Hills.
- Live radio streaming
- Today's Guide
- Station Info
- Local community focus
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The Alive 90.5 app allows you to listen to Alive 90.5 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. It also features Today's Guide and Station Info. Alive 90.5 is your community radio station. We serve the Parramatta, Cumberland and Hills local areas.
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 ads: Alive 90.5 at none against Live 95.9's shown. Alive 90.5 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Live 95.9's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, 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.
Alive 90.5 ships an update every 8 months, Live 95.9 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alive 90.5 | Live 95.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Cooke | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Alive 90.5
Live 95.9
In-app purchases
Alive 90.5
No in-app purchases
Live 95.9
No in-app purchases
