SpurRadio vs 98X Rocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpurRadio
Listen to country music from V Town USA, featuring a mix of new and old hits tailored to a Western Nebraska and South Dakota lifestyle. Enjoy live coverage of local and regional events.
- Country music streaming
- New and old hits
- Western Nebraska/South Dakota lifestyle programming
- Live local event coverage
- Internet radio broadcasts
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Spur Radio streams Texas Country and Red Dirt music 24 hours a day for listeners who want a format that stays true to the genre. The station delivers a focused mix of current releases and standout songs that reflect the sound, character, and songwriting that made Texas Country and Red Dirt matter in the first place. Every part of Spur Radio is built around the music itself. The programming puts the spotlight on authentic voices, strong lyrics, and songs with real substance, giving listeners a station that sounds intentional instead of generic. For listeners who are tired of broad country playlists and watered-down formats, Spur Radio offers a place to hear Texas Country and Red Dirt music the way it deserves to be heard. For more information, contact spurradio@gmail.com.
98X Rocks
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Rock is back in the Twin Ports. 98X plays new rock with attitude.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpurRadio at none against 98X Rocks's shown. 98X Rocks's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 43 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
SpurRadio ships an update every 43 months, 98X Rocks every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpurRadio | 98X Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenneth Fisbeck | Midwest Communications |
In-app purchases
SpurRadio
No in-app purchases
98X Rocks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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