The Buzz 101.5/1230 vs DCE Network
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
DCE Network
Access FREE lifestyle, public affairs, live events, sports, arts, and entertainment programming from Washington, D.C. Watch award-winning original content produced in the nation's capital for a global audience.
- Free lifestyle programming
- Public affairs content
- Live event coverage
- Sports broadcasts
- Arts and entertainment shows
- Award-winning original content
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The District of Columbia Entertainment Network (DCE) delivers FREE lifestyle, public affairs, live events, sports, arts, and entertainment programming from the nation’s capital. Watch original award-winning entertainment and educational programs produced in Washington, DC for a global audience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DCE Network at 5.0 against The Buzz 101.5/1230's 3.0. DCE Network also leads on device support (4 vs 2). The Buzz 101.5/1230's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 56 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
DCE Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
The Buzz 101.5/1230 ships an update every 4 months, DCE Network every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Buzz 101.5/1230 | DCE Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 56 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Urban One, Inc. | District of Columbia |
Customer experience
The Buzz 101.5/1230
DCE Network
In-app purchases
The Buzz 101.5/1230
No in-app purchases
DCE Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
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