# 89.9 TheLight vs UCG.Radio

The clearest difference is update cadence: 89.9 TheLight at every 3 months against UCG.Radio's every 29 months. UCG.Radio's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 — 5.0 for 89.9 TheLight against 4.9 for UCG.Radio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UCG.Radio has 225 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of 89.9 TheLight's written reviews are positive against 92% of UCG.Radio's.

89.9 TheLight ships an update every 3 months, UCG.Radio every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 89.9 TheLight | UCG.Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/899-thelight/id520020889/reviews)** | [4.9 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucgradio/id1244684892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **225** |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Positive Media Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/516469806) | [Windsong Corporation Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244684891) |

## What reviewers say

### 89.9 TheLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/899-thelight/id520020889)

This app provides positive, encouraging, and family-friendly radio content. Stream multiple channels for music, news, and inspirational messages. Discover content on family, entertainment, parenting, and more, with opportunities to win prizes.

**Highlights:** Family-friendly radio streams, Positive and encouraging content, News and inspirational messages, Lifestyle content (family, parenting, sports, money), Contests and giveaways, Multiple radio channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Uplifting and positive content
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 💬 Engaging hosts and conversations
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly content
- 🌍 Accessible anywhere via app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎶 Too much Taylor Swift (specific artist preference)
- 🐛 App not showing what's playing
- ⏳ App takes a long time to load
- 🎄 Light Christmas station not playing

**Reported bugs**

- App not showing what's playing
- Light Christmas station not playing

**Requested features**

- Fix Light Christmas station functionality
- Improve app loading speed
- Ensure 'what's playing' feature is always working


### UCG.Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucgradio/id1244684892)

Access a rich collection of audio content from the United Church of God. Explore Bible studies, sermons, lectures, readings, podcasts, and music to deepen your spiritual understanding.

**Highlights:** Bible studies, Sermons, Lectures, Readings, Podcasts, Music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 89.9 TheLight free?

89.9 TheLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UCG.Radio free?

UCG.Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 89.9 TheLight or UCG.Radio?

89.9 TheLight is rated higher. 89.9 TheLight averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while UCG.Radio averages 4.9 from 225 ratings.

### Do 89.9 TheLight or UCG.Radio have ads?

Neither 89.9 TheLight nor UCG.Radio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 89.9 TheLight or UCG.Radio?

89.9 TheLight ships an update every 3 months, and UCG.Radio every 29 months. Most recently, 89.9 TheLight was updated on November 6, 2026 and UCG.Radio on November 6, 2026.

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