The Buzz 101.5/1230 vs Fioptics+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Buzz 101.5/1230
Listen to Cincy's Talk Station and the Lincoln Ware Show live from anywhere. Access unique content and connect through social media. This free app keeps you updated on the go.
- Live radio streaming
- Access to unique content
- Social media integration
- Stay connected on the go
- Home of Lincoln Ware Show
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Download the official The Buzz app, it’s easy to use and always FREE! With the official app, you can stay connected from work, home, or on the road. Follow us on social media, get access to all our other unique content, features and more! Cincy's Talk Station and Home of the Lincoln Ware Show! * Radio streaming only playable in the U.S. & CANADA
Fioptics+
Stream live TV from your Fioptics+ subscription on your mobile or streaming device. Access a full program guide, record shows with cloud DVR, and enjoy your favorite content anywhere within your home network. Compatible with iOS devices and Apple TV 4K.
- Watch live TV on mobile devices
- Stream on Apple TV 4K
- Cloud DVR recording
- Interactive program guide
- Search for shows and movies
- Set up favorite channels
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Watch your Fioptics+ programming from your mobile or streaming device. As a Fioptics+ TV customer, you can watch live TV from anywhere in your home on your Fioptics network connection. - If you are a Fioptics+ TV subscriber, the FREE Fioptics+ TV app turns your iPad, iPhone, or iPod into another TV screen and lets you watch live TV while connected to your home wireless network - Also available on AppleTV 4k devices for use on TVs without Fioptics+ set top boxes - Watch many channels on the go*, or set you cloud DVR to record a show while you are away. - Watch your favorite cooking show in the kitchen, watch the game from your patio, catch the news in the morning while eating breakfast - Browse the interactive program guide with up to 14 days of listings - Get program descriptions, cast & crew info, and parental ratings for every program - Set up your Favorites to filter the guide for the channels you watch the most - Search to find your favorite TV shows or movies Requires: - Subscription to Fioptics+ TV video service - Connection to Cincinnati Bell home wireless (WiFi) internet network for live streaming service to access all channels - Cincinnati Bell My Account username and password - iOS 12.1+ Not all content is available off your home network.
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Verdict
The Buzz 101.5/1230 and Fioptics+ both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of The Buzz 101.5/1230's written reviews are positive against 12% of Fioptics+'s. The Buzz 101.5/1230 also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Fioptics+'s advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for The Buzz 101.5/1230 against 3.1 for Fioptics+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fioptics+ has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of The Buzz 101.5/1230's written reviews are positive against 12% of Fioptics+'s.
The Buzz 101.5/1230 ships an update every 4 months, Fioptics+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Buzz 101.5/1230 | Fioptics+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.1 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 12.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 364 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Urban One, Inc. | Cincinnati Bell |
Customer experience
The Buzz 101.5/1230
Fioptics+
In-app purchases
The Buzz 101.5/1230
No in-app purchases
Fioptics+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Buzz 101.5/1230 free?
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