98.1 The MAX vs Hey Fox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
98.1 The MAX
Listen to Maximum Rock for Memphis live, featuring popular DJs and rock shows. Enjoy a variety of rock programming throughout the day, including morning shows, middays, and afternoon segments.
- Live radio streaming
- DJs and rock shows
- Morning, midday, and afternoon programming
- Specialty rock shows
- Rock music for Memphis
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98.1 The MAX Maximum Rock for Memphis Danni and Country Cory in the morning Ross Turner Middays Ditch in the afternoon Steve Gorman Rocks Sammy Hagar Dee Snider House of Hair Blues Brunch Rock Rachel
Hey Fox
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The official app for 104.9 The Fox is with Hey Fox! Get the app for quick access to info about local events and concerts! Listen to us live, contact us, see song and artist info, use our alarm, and even record audio messages with Open Mic, all on the app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hey Fox at none against 98.1 The MAX's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 98.1 The MAX | Hey Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Saga Communications |
In-app purchases
98.1 The MAX
No in-app purchases
Hey Fox
No in-app purchases
Questions
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