# OzarksFirst vs Springfield's Talk 104.1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Springfield's Talk 104.1 at 60% against OzarksFirst's 26%. OzarksFirst's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 11) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OzarksFirst holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OzarksFirst has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of OzarksFirst's written reviews are positive against 60% of Springfield's Talk 104.1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OzarksFirst ships an update every 6 weeks, Springfield's Talk 104.1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OzarksFirst | Springfield's Talk 104.1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozarksfirst/id641350036/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfields-talk-1041/id1536464328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 77 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nexstar Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457614880) | [SummitMedia, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447300668) |

## What reviewers say

### OzarksFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozarksfirst/id641350036)

Get the latest local news, weather, and sports updates for the Ozarks region. Access top stories from daily broadcasts and real-time developing news. Stay informed with detailed forecasts, severe weather alerts, and interactive radar maps.

**Highlights:** Top local news stories, Real-time developing news, Detailed weather reports, Severe weather alerts, Interactive radar map, Breaking news alerts, Save stories for later

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good local news coverage
- 🌟 Informative and up-to-date
- ⭐ Excellent local weather app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💤 Older full newscasts not available
- 🚨 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐌 Slow and unreliable performance
- 🔍 Small font size makes content hard to read

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after recent update
- Weather radar and live stream features not working
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- History archive with past newscasts
- Improved navigation and content organization
- Reduced ad frequency and less intrusive ad placement


### Springfield's Talk 104.1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfields-talk-1041/id1536464328)

Listen live to a local radio station's programming. Access on-demand content and stay updated with the latest news and information from the Springfield area. Enjoy a seamless audio experience on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand content, Local news updates, Mobile audio experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OzarksFirst free?

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

### Is Springfield's Talk 104.1 free?

Springfield's Talk 104.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OzarksFirst or Springfield's Talk 104.1?

OzarksFirst is rated higher. OzarksFirst averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Springfield's Talk 104.1 averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do OzarksFirst or Springfield's Talk 104.1 have ads?

Both OzarksFirst and Springfield's Talk 104.1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OzarksFirst or Springfield's Talk 104.1?

OzarksFirst ships an update every 6 weeks, and Springfield's Talk 104.1 every 2 months. Most recently, OzarksFirst was updated on September 20, 2026 and Springfield's Talk 104.1 on June 4, 2026.

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