RNB Philly vs Vibe 97.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RNB Philly
Stream your favorite radio station live from anywhere. Get instant access to unique content and features with this official app. Radio streaming is available in the U.S. and Canada.
- Live radio streaming
- Instant access to content
- Unique features
- Available in U.S. & Canada
- Official app
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Never be without your favorite radio station. RNB Philly is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home, or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features, and more! * Radio streaming only playable in the U.S. & CANADA
Vibe 97.1
Listen to classic hip hop and rhythmic hits from the 1990s and 2000s. This station features popular artists like Beyonce, Drake, and Rihanna.
- Classic hip hop music
- Rhythmic hits from the 90s and 2000s
- Features popular artists
- Live radio streaming
- Austin's Throwback Station
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Vibe 97.1 is Austin’s Throwback Station, featuring classic hip hop and the biggest rhythmic hits from the 1990s and 2000s, prominently exposing artists including Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Drake, Eminem, Rihanna, and Jay-Z.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RNB Philly at every 3 months against Vibe 97.1's every 8 months. 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.
RNB Philly ships an update every 3 months, Vibe 97.1 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RNB Philly | Vibe 97.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Urban One, Inc. | Waterloo Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
RNB Philly
No in-app purchases
Vibe 97.1
No in-app purchases
