HiTZ 104.9 vs Star 98.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HiTZ 104.9
Listen to the Valley's top-rated music station playing the biggest Top 40 hits. Enjoy all your favorite songs from the artists you love, streamed directly to your device.
- Top 40 hit music
- Plays biggest hits
- Features favorite artists
- Live radio stream
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The Valley's #1 Hit music station, HiTZ 104.9 playing The biggest Top 40 Hits! With all of your favorite songs from the artists you love!
Star 98.1
Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in the St. George area. Listen live to the radio station, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Contest participation
- Offline article saving
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the St. George area with the Star 98.1 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 Star 98.1 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 Star 98.1 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Star 98.1 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Star 98.1 at 4.5 against HiTZ 104.9's 4.0. Star 98.1 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Star 98.1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
HiTZ 104.9 ships an update every 19 months, Star 98.1 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiTZ 104.9 | Star 98.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 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 | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Momentum Broadcasting LP | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
HiTZ 104.9
Star 98.1
In-app purchases
HiTZ 104.9
No in-app purchases
Star 98.1
No in-app purchases
