102.9 The Buzz vs 106.3 The Bone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
102.9 The Buzz
Listen to Nashville's premier rock station from anywhere in the world. Enjoy morning shows and a wide selection of rock artists. Access the station's live stream and content via the app or website.
- Live radio streaming
- Rock music library
- Morning show content
- Global listening access
- Website integration
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Straight out of Music City, USA, 102.9 The Buzz is Nashville's Rock station! You've found your home for Free Beer & Hot Wings in the morning, plus Metallica, Nirvana, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, Guns N' Roses, Muse, Alice In Chains, Green Day & more! Listen to us from anywhere in the world here on your App, or from your PC at www.1029thebuzz.com. The Buzz gives you a front row seat to the Nashville Lifestyle & the music that compliments it! Thanks for downloading us to your phone!
106.3 The Bone
Listen to real rock and killer classic hits. This app also features the popular "Free Beer And Hot Wings" show. Enjoy your favorite rock music and radio personalities on the go.
- Real Rock music
- Killer Classics
- Free Beer And Hot Wings show
- Live radio streaming
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Real Rock, Killer Classics and home of Free Beer And Hot Wings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 102.9 The Buzz at 21% against 106.3 The Bone's 0%. 102.9 The Buzz also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). 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.
102.9 The Buzz holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 102.9 The Buzz has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of 102.9 The Buzz's written reviews are positive against 0% of 106.3 The Bone's.
102.9 The Buzz ships an update every 3 months, 106.3 The Bone every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 102.9 The Buzz | 106.3 The Bone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (18 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Cromwell Group Inc | NH1 News Network |
Customer experience
102.9 The Buzz
106.3 The Bone
In-app purchases
102.9 The Buzz
No in-app purchases
106.3 The Bone
No in-app purchases
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