Thunder 104.5 vs Sun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thunder 104.5
Stream "Today's Best Country" music, local news, and community updates from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stay informed with weather alerts, discover local events, and enter contests for prizes.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather alerts
- Country music news
- Contests and prizes
- Community event calendar
- On-air personality shows
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Take Fredericksburg’s home for "Today's Best Country" everywhere you go with the official Thunder 104.5 mobile app! Whether you're commuting, at work, or relaxing on the weekend, the Thunder 104.5 app keeps you connected to your favorite country hits, the latest local news, and community updates straight from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stream your favorite on-air personalities, stay up to date on weather alerts, and never miss a beat of the country music world. Key Features: • Listen Live Anytime, Anywhere: Stream Thunder 104.5 in crystal-clear audio quality directly from your mobile device. • Your Favorite Shows & Hosts: Wake up with Bill Michaels in the Morning, keep your workday moving with Stephanie Taylor and Chrissy Leigh, and wind down with Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul. • Local News & Severe Weather: Stay safe and informed with local updates, school closings and delays, and real-time Storm Watch alerts tailored for the Fredericksburg area. • Country Music & Entertainment News: Get the latest scoop on your favorite country artists, new album releases, Hollywood news, and lifestyle trends right in the palm of your hand. • Contests & Prizes: Easy access to station contest rules and exclusive opportunities to win great local prizes. • Community Calendar: Discover what’s happening in your area or submit your own local events directly through the app. Stay connected to your community and the country music you love. Download the Thunder 104.5 app today and carry "Today's Best Country" in your pocket wherever you go!
Sun
Stream adult black music 24/7 across four distinct styles, including HipUrbanSoul, That Jazz, The Inspiration, and The Sound of the Sun. Access on-demand content and stay updated with the latest news and information.
- 24/7 music streaming
- Four music styles
- On-demand content
- Up-to-the-minute news
- Independent musician features
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Your Adult Black Music Station streaming four styles of music 24/7 & On Demand from new, established and independent musicians with up to the minute news and information to keep you informed about what's happening now. HipUrbanSoul - That Jazz - The Inspiration - The Sound of the Sun
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun at 100% against Thunder 104.5's 50%. Sun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Thunder 104.5's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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.
Sun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Thunder 104.5's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sun's.
Thunder 104.5 ships an update every 20 months, Sun every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Thunder 104.5 | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 16 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Centennial Broadcasting | Spectrum Broadcasting Corporation |
Customer experience
Thunder 104.5
Sun
In-app purchases
Thunder 104.5
No in-app purchases
Sun
No in-app purchases
