Big 98.7 vs Cool 98.7 (KACL)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big 98.7
Listen to today's hit music from Fargo-Moorhead's home for contemporary hits. Wake up with morning hosts and enjoy music throughout your workday. Stay updated on live events and contests via the website.
- Live music streaming
- Morning show broadcasts
- Event information
- Prize giveaways
- Website integration
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Fargo-Moorhead's home for Today's Hit Music. Wake up weekdays with Jesse & Amanda with Pike in the Morning and listen all day long while you work! Check out big987.com to see where we'll be at for live events and find out ways you can win prizes!
Cool 98.7 (KACL)
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio broadcasts, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Article saving for offline reading
- Social media sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Bismarck area with the Cool 98.7 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from Cool 98.7 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the Cool 98.7 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Cool 98.7 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cool 98.7 (KACL) at every 3 months against Big 98.7's every 11 months. Big 98.7's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 — 4.8 for Big 98.7 against 4.7 for Cool 98.7 (KACL). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 16 respectively.
Big 98.7 ships an update every 11 months, Cool 98.7 (KACL) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big 98.7 | Cool 98.7 (KACL) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 4.7 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Radio FM Media, Inc. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Big 98.7
Cool 98.7 (KACL)
In-app purchases
Big 98.7
No in-app purchases
Cool 98.7 (KACL)
No in-app purchases
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