979X vs Backyard Broadcasting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
979X
Listen to your favorite hometown rock station live, anytime, anywhere. This app features an alarm clock to wake you up to your station, real-time weather updates, and a simplified Car Mode for safe listening while driving.
- Live radio streaming
- Wake-up alarm clock
- Real-time weather updates
- Car Mode for driving
- Listen anywhere
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Your hometown rocks station can be with you ANYTIME and ANYWHERE. 979X is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home, or on the road. Download our app to listen live, wake up to your favorite rock station with our alarm clock, get real time weather and take advantage of Car Mode: simple audio controls so you can listen while on the road.
Backyard Broadcasting
Access four distinct radio stations featuring country, rock, Top 40, and classic hits. Enjoy live broadcasts, contests, and drawings directly from your mobile device.
- Live radio streaming
- Four distinct music genres
- Access to contests
- Access to drawings
- Instant station access
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Backyard Broadcasting – Your Music, Your Stations, Anywhere! Take your favorite Pennsylvania radio stations wherever you go with the official Backyard Broadcasting app! Bringing together four great stations in one convenient app, Backyard Broadcasting delivers an exciting mix of country, rock, Top 40, and classic hits. Whether you're in the mood for today's hottest music, legendary rock anthems, your favorite country hits, or timeless classics, Backyard Broadcasting has something for everyone. Four Great Stations, One App! - WILQ: Enjoy your favorite country music, from today's biggest hits to the artists you love. - WZXR: Turn up the volume with great rock music, legendary bands, and unforgettable rock anthems. - WBZD: Rediscover the greatest hits and timeless classics that never go out of style. - Hot 107.9 FM: Stay connected to today's hottest hits, chart-topping artists, and the latest in pop music. With the Backyard Broadcasting app, you can: - Listen Live: Stream all four Backyard Broadcasting stations anytime, anywhere. - Switch Stations Easily: Move between country, rock, Top 40, and classic hits with just a tap. - Your Favorite Music: Enjoy a variety of music formats, all conveniently available in one app. - Send Messages: Connect directly with your favorite stations by sending audio recordings, text messages, photos, and videos. - Contests & Promotions: Stay connected to station contests, drawings, giveaways, and special promotions. - Local Entertainment: Keep up with station news, community happenings, and local events. - Stay Connected: Enjoy your favorite radio personalities and music wherever life takes you. Whether you're starting your morning, working through the day, or heading out on the road, Backyard Broadcasting brings you the music, entertainment, and local connections you love. Download the FREE Backyard Broadcasting app today and enjoy four great Pennsylvania radio stations in one place!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 979X at 71% against Backyard Broadcasting's 0%. 979X also leads on rating (2.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
979X holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of 979X's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backyard Broadcasting's.
979X ships an update every 6 months, Backyard Broadcasting every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 979X | Backyard Broadcasting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Backyard Broadcasting |
Customer experience
979X
Backyard Broadcasting
In-app purchases
979X
No in-app purchases
Backyard Broadcasting
No in-app purchases
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