Big Dog 97.9 vs KPNC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Dog 97.9
This application allows listeners to stream a rock music station on their iPhone and iPad. Users can receive song alerts, vote for their favorite tracks, and stay updated on local weather. It also provides access to contests and exclusive station offers.
- Live radio streaming
- Song and artist alerts
- Vote for favorite songs
- Weather forecasts
- Contest entries
- Exclusive offers
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Everything that Rocks! Download the New Big Dog 97.9 App so you can rock everywhere you go! Our iPhone & iPad app is the best way for Dog fans to interact with the 4 States top rock station. Download to hear Chris Hayes, Megan Love, Maze, and Nicki Sixx. More about the Big Dog 97.9 App: -Listen to us on your iPhone and iPad -Get alerts when your favorite songs and artists play -Vote for your favorite songs -Stay up to date with weather forecasts -Enter contests and take advantage of special, Big Dog 97.9 exclusive offers
KPNC
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101 Country KPNC plays your favorite country music. Ponca City's radio station since 1979
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KPNC at none against Big Dog 97.9's shown. KPNC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Big Dog 97.9's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 76 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.
Big Dog 97.9 ships an update every 3 months, KPNC every 76 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Dog 97.9 | KPNC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 76 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zimmer Radio Inc. | Bill Coleman |
In-app purchases
Big Dog 97.9
No in-app purchases
KPNC
No in-app purchases
