B95.5 vs Lite 98.7 (WLZW)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B95.5
Stream live music featuring today's hits and yesterday's favorites. Connect with on-air hosts, receive alerts for breaking news and concerts, and access exclusive contests and content. Listen on demand to podcasts and interviews.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcasts
- Direct host communication
- Concert announcements
- Exclusive contests
- Breaking news alerts
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Listen live anytime to the Capital Region's #1 For Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites with the B95.5 app! Connect directly with our on-air hosts by message, phone or send them a message right in the app! Get alerts on breaking news, concert announcements, exclusive access and upgrades to the biggest shows, exclusive contests, and a whole lot more more. Key Features: Listen live anytime to B95.5 for the latest entertainment news, traffic & weather reports, and more Find out about the latest concert announcements and win tickets to the biggest shows in the area Listen on demand to podcasts, interviews and more! Connect directly with the studio by phone, text or messaging right in the app Get Alerts for concerts, events, contests and more
Lite 98.7 (WLZW)
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and receive breaking news alerts. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Save articles for offline reading
- Social media sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Utica area with the Lite 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 Lite 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 Lite 98.7 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Lite 98.7 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: B95.5 at 100% against Lite 98.7 (WLZW)'s 40%. B95.5 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Lite 98.7 (WLZW)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (43 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
B95.5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lite 98.7 (WLZW) has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of B95.5's written reviews are positive against 40% of Lite 98.7 (WLZW)'s.
B95.5 ships an update every 15 months, Lite 98.7 (WLZW) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B95.5 | Lite 98.7 (WLZW) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.6 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 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 | 36 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pamal Broadcasting | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
B95.5
Lite 98.7 (WLZW)
In-app purchases
B95.5
No in-app purchases
Lite 98.7 (WLZW)
No in-app purchases
